The Best Free Google Search AlternativesTop Web Search & Image Search Engines like Google Search

The best free alternative to Google Search is DuckDuckGo. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Search and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Google Search are Startpage, Qwant, Ecosia and Brave Search.

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  1. DuckDuckGo icon

    DuckDuckGo

     1604 likes

    Experience a privacy-focused search engine that doesn't track you, featuring Zero-click Info, instant answers, !bangs, and more, built from open-source software for a transparent, user-friendly online search experience.

    115 DuckDuckGo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Tor
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    DuckDuckGo Homepage
     
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    DuckDuckGo vs Google Search Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    somegirlfromit
    17

    Bangs make it easy to search exactly the sites you want for exactly the info you need

    Top Negative Comment
    mp9707
    0

    Certainly better privacy but a really imprecise search

    HAK3R4LIFE
    Positive
    0

    DuckDuckGo Isn't a monopoly

    3 of 41 comments
    • DuckDuckGo is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • DuckDuckGo is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  2. Startpage icon

    Startpage

     301 likes

    Privacy-focused search engine that uses Google results minus trackers and ads, it stores no personal data, offers Anonymous View, and breaks filter bubbles for diverse results, built by Surfboard Holding B.V., Startpage is committed to privacy by controlling user data.

    106 Startpage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Tor
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Dark theme
     
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    13
    Startpage vs Google Search Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    5

    has the same results as google, and many options

    KeenFlosser
    Positive
    0

    Google search results while preserving your privacy. Amazing.

    Myliiee
    Positive
    3

    Google results without Google tracking !

    3 of 13 comments
    • Startpage is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Startpage is Privacy focusedGoogle Search is not according to our users
  4. Qwant icon

    Qwant

     188 likes

    Privacy-first European search engine with multi-platform web and image search, no tracking, no personalized results, Bing-powered for comprehensive results, accessible in 13 languages, designed to prevent filter bubbles, adheres to European data protection standards.

    105 Qwant alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Qwant screenshot 1
     
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    Qwant vs Google Search Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    jakubabayomitsimbukondo
    4

    based in EU, private, fast & efficient.

    Top Negative Comment
    samotron
    5

    Very limited search syntax. Can't exclude keywords.

    GodlySmite
    Negative
    1

    It isn't available in a lot of regions. So it's effectively non-existent for majority of the population.

    3 of 18 comments
    • Qwant is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Qwant is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  5. Ecosia icon

    Ecosia

     164 likes

    Eco-focused search engine donating most profits to reforestation, with funding from search ads and online shopping, supporting millions of trees planted, transparency, and mobile app access for users to contribute to climate action through daily searches.

    111 Ecosia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Ecosia screenshot 1
     
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    Ecosia vs Google Search Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    4

    Perfect! It's good for the environment, safe and private. What do you want more?

    Top Negative Comment
    KyriiiX
    1

    "Cares about privacy" yeah sure...

    Cylinder
    Positive
    0

    Not very big on features but searching is good enough and just using it plants trees, which is good for the enviroment.

    3 of 13 comments
    • Ecosia is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Ecosia is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  7. Brave Search icon

    Brave Search

     159 likes

    Provides private, user-focused search using a proprietary index, ensuring no tracking, transparent ranking, anonymous use, seamless browser integration, both ad-free and ad-supported models, open ranking initiatives, and image search on all platforms.

    108 Brave Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Tor
    Brave Search screenshot 1
     
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    8
    Brave Search vs Google Search Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    jaam01
    4

    The "discussion section" that index directly from reddit posts helps you find direct answers to questions you would ask in forums, very handy.

    PubFeed
    Positive
    1

    I feel like this gets the best quality results of all the Google alternatives

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It’s a great private search engine. Brave Search also has a great built-in AI and amazing results. I’d recommend it to anyone who’s fed up with Google.

    3 of 8 comments
    • Brave Search is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Search is Free and Proprietary
    • Brave Search is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  8. Microsoft Bing icon

    Microsoft Bing

     165 likes

    Web search engine featuring real-time query suggestions, related results via semantic technology, Explorer pane for organization, history sharing, image search, and Microsoft service integration for efficient answer finding and decision making.

    105 Microsoft Bing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Xbox
    Homepage
     
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    11
    Microsoft Bing vs Google Search Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    somegirlfromit
    3

    Excellent default sets of sites searched, resistant to SEO manipulation

    Top Negative Comment
    RemovedUser
    -1

    nowhere near the quality of google or even other competitors

    Cylinder
    0

    Good: Best alternative, alternatives for other Google features like dictionary or weather, better result information at the top or side. Bad: Less updates than Google, feels bloated, about the same results and features.

    3 of 11 comments
    • Microsoft Bing is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
  9. SearXNG icon

    SearXNG

     156 likes

    Metasearch engine aggregating results from up to 251 services, offering strong privacy, no tracking, encrypted connections, Tor access, script and cookie flexibility, customizable engines, support for 58 languages, and user-selectable light or dark themes.

    107 SearXNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    SearXNG screenshot 1
     
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    SearXNG vs Google Search Comments
    Third Opinion
    Positive
    0

    Works without javascript. One just have to find a good instance and tune it a bit. All instances have occasional outages but then you can blame google (again!)...

    AbyssalThatRatesAppsTho
    Positive
    0

    SearXNG is a Meta Search Engine that you can configure to run locally, it's free and open source! Highly configurable, as there are so many instances of it that can be used ready made (Garuda Linux has one they offer). Using Podman Desktop or Docker, you can do it yourself fairly easily, the instructions are out there for that very purpose. You can even access Tor through SearXNG for added privacy.

    • SearXNG is Free and Open SourceGoogle Search is Free and Proprietary
    • SearXNG is Decentralized, Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  10. Yandex.Search icon

    Yandex.Search

     115 likes

    Yandex is the fastest growing search engine in the world, serving primarily Russian users. It has been experimenting with an English-based search engine, but its main operations are for its Cyrillic engine.

    98 Yandex.Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram
    • iPad
    Yandex.Search screenshot 1
     
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    4
    Yandex.Search vs Google Search Comments
    jaam01
    Positive
    1

    The reverse image search is far superior of the ones of Google and Bing, it finds the exact same picture and actually similar ones (in case of art, similar pictures of the same artist).

    Guest
    Positive
    3

    You can find even better stuff on Yandex. Not the most "trendy" results, but good, quality stuff!

    AnonymousUser4353643
    Positive
    0

    Doesn't filter out copyrighted results.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Yandex.Search is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Yandex.Search is Privacy focusedGoogle Search is not according to our users
  11. Kagi Search icon

    Kagi Search

     83 likes

    Ad-free search engine emphasizing privacy, no tracking, no telemetry, and no ad targeting, using its own index and top external engines for customizable, unbiased web and image results. Offers advanced tools and lens-based personalization for user control.

    76 Kagi Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Kagi Search screenshot 1
     
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    3
    Kagi Search vs Google Search Comments
    McFood
    Positive
    2

    Kagi gives me results I enjoy looking at. No ads, listicles are grouped together, SEO spam is easy to filter out. Worth the money so far.

    arsCynic
    Positive
    0

    Hands down the best search results. So if you've got the money it's worth it.

    Janosz Veber
    Positive
    1

    Even though it's paid, I think it's worth it, since you don't get tracked

    • Kagi Search is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Search is Free and Proprietary
    • Kagi Search is Privacy focusedGoogle Search is not according to our users
  12. Mojeek icon

    Mojeek

     66 likes

    Privacy-respecting search engine providing independent, unbiased web and image results without tracking or storing personal data, using technology built from the ground up, preventing filter bubbles, hosted in a green UK data center, and not reliant on third parties.

    101 Mojeek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Mojeek Homepage (light mode)
     
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    4
    Mojeek vs Google Search Comments
    Bob
    Positive
    0

    Mojeek is private and gives you keyword-based results. The results are not ranked or manipulated. People and privacy are more important than profit.

    Mojeek has its own index and crawler.

    Baskar
    Negative
    3

    Search results aren't any good.

    Festo
    Positive
    0

    Good results, at least for English language.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Mojeek is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Mojeek is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  13. YaCy icon

    YaCy

     150 likes

    YaCy is a free search engine that anyone can use to build a search portal for their intranet or to help search the public internet. When contributing to the world-wide peer network, the scale of YaCy is limited only by the number of users in the world and can index billions of...

    91 YaCy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    YaCy screenshot 1
     
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    1
    YaCy vs Google Search Comments
    paulodelgado
    Negative
    3

    Doesn't work out of the box.

    • YaCy is Free and Open SourceGoogle Search is Free and Proprietary
    • YaCy is Decentralized, Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  14. You.com icon

    You.com

     53 likes

    AI platform integrates top models for search, research, computation, and creative generation, while offering privacy protection, ad-free browsing, plugin support, themes, translations, password management, and seamless cross-device access for individuals and teams.

    92 You.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    You.com screenshot 1
     
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    1
    You.com vs Google Search Comments
    Mino
    Positive
    0

    very good search engine i use it and it's fast and adfree it has many cool options like bangs by using ! and coding features I encourage everyone to use it instead of google and duckduckgo and the other search engine that are "popular"

    • You.com is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Search is Free and Proprietary
    • You.com is CustomizableGoogle Search is not according to our users
12 of 110 Google Search alternatives