Google Search AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Privacy Tools

The best Privacy Tool alternative to Google Search is Whoogle Search, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Search and eight of them are Privacy Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Privacy Tool alternatives to Google Search are Intelligence X, Andi, Araa and Surfshark Search.

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  1. Whoogle Search icon
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    Get Google search results, but without any ads, javascript, AMP links, cookies, or IP address tracking. Easily deployable in one click as a Docker app, and customizable with a single config file. Quick and simple to implement as a primary search engine replacement on both...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Andi icon
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    Andi is search for the next generation using generative AI. Instead of just links, Andi gives you answers - like talking with a smart friend.

    84 Andi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Gives you direct answers instead of just links and saves a lot of time searching

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Andi is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Andi is Privacy focusedGoogle Search is not according to our users
  3. Araa icon
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    A privacy-respecting, ad-free, self-hosted Google metasearch engine with strong security that offers full API support and utilizes Qwant for images, and DuckDuckGo for auto-complete.

    62 Araa alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • NGINX
     
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    Surfshark Search is a web service that provides private, ad-free browsing. It's part of Surfshark One and prevents tracking and targeted ads, ensuring your searches remain private.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Oscobo icon
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    Oscobo is a search engine created for the sole purpose of protecting your privacy while you search the web.

    46 Oscobo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Keep your searches private by redirecting searches that may be tracked to Hide My Searches, a privacy-focused search engine.

    56 Hide My Searches alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
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    Not every search query needs the full power of Google. You can participate in a better repartition of the (non-targeted) ad revenues to smaller alternatives: start randomizing your default search engine now! Enjoy more privacy & resilience on the Web.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
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