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 nine of them are Privacy Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Privacy Tool alternatives to Google Search are Andi, Intelligence X, Araa and Surfshark Search.

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Google Search alternatives page was last updated Mar 28, 2025
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  1. Whoogle Search icon

    Whoogle Search

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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...

    92 Whoogle Search alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Whoogle Search screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Self-hosted search
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Logs
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  Block Trackers
    9.  Meta-Search

    Whoogle Search VS Google Search

     
  2. Andi icon

    Andi

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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.

    89 Andi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Andi screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Bangs
    4.  AI-Powered

    Andi VS Google Search

     
    Comments about Andi as an Alternative to Google Search
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    Gives you direct answers instead of just links and saves a lot of time searching

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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
  4. Intelligence X icon

    Intelligence X

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    Intelligence X is a search engine and data archive. Search Tor, I2P, data leaks and the public web by email, domain, IP, CIDR, Bitcoin address and more.

    121 Intelligence X alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Intelligence X screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  OSINT
    3.  Meta-Search

    Intelligence X VS Google Search

     
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    Surfshark Search

    Surfshark Search is a web service that provides private, ad-free browsing. It's part of https://alternativeto.net/software/surfshark-one/about/ and prevents tracking and targeted ads, ensuring your searches remain private.

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  6. Araa icon

    Araa

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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.

    65 Araa alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • NGINX
    Araa screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Anonymous Proxy
    3.  No Logs
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  AES-256 Encryption
    8.  Spam Filter
    9.  Decentralized
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Self-hosted search
    12.  Better search results

    Araa VS Google Search

     
  7. Surfshark Search icon

    Surfshark Search

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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.

    56 Surfshark Search alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Surfshark Search screenshot 1

    Surfshark Search Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Incognito mode

    Surfshark Search VS Google Search

     
  8. Infinity Search icon

    Infinity Search

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    Infinity Search is a privacy search engine that is completely customizable and focused on user efficiency.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Infinity Search screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Official website is offline and source code hasn't been updated since 2020.

    Infinity Search Features

    1.  Instant Answers
    2.  Integrated Search

    Infinity Search VS Google Search

     
  10. Oscobo icon

    Oscobo

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    Oscobo is a search engine created for the sole purpose of protecting your privacy while you search the web.

    51 Oscobo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Oscobo screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  No Logs
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Web-Based

    Oscobo VS Google Search

     
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