SearXNG AlternativesWeb Search & Image Search Engines like SearXNG

SearXNG is described as 'Free internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services and databases. Users are neither tracked nor profiled' and is a very popular web search engine in the online services category. There are more than 100 alternatives to SearXNG for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Google Chrome apps. The best SearXNG alternative is DuckDuckGo, which is free. Other great apps like SearXNG are Startpage, Brave Search, Google Search and Searx.

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  1. DuckDuckGo icon

    DuckDuckGo

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    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.

    112 DuckDuckGo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Yandex Browser
    • Tor
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about DuckDuckGo as an Alternative to SearXNG
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    SearX is selfhosted and adaptible to a great detail. You can run it as an .onion service, just like the DDG onionsite, and as it is selfhosted and OpenSource, it is really privacy-friendly. For optimal privacy, I recommend https://serx.neocities.org

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    • DuckDuckGo is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to SearXNG.

    • DuckDuckGo is the most popular free alternative to SearXNG.

    • DuckDuckGo is Free and ProprietarySearXNG is Free and Open Source
    • DuckDuckGo is CustomizableSearXNG is not according to our users
  2. Startpage icon

    Startpage

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    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.

    104 Startpage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Tor
    • Mozilla Firefox
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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. Google Search icon

    Google Search

     978 likes
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    This leading search engine offers personalized search results, supporting images, videos, and news queries. It features voice search, predictive text, and real-time suggestions, accessible on all devices. With multi-language support and AI enhancements, it provides fast and relevant information for global users.

    115 Google Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
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    • Google Search is the most popular Windows alternative to SearXNG.

    • Google Search is Free and ProprietarySearXNG is Free and Open Source
  7. Searx icon

    Searx

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    Searx is a free internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from more than 70 search services. Users are neither tracked nor profiled. Additionally, searx can be used over Tor for online anonymity.

    99 Searx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Searx is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to SearXNG.

    • Searx is the most popular Open Source alternative to SearXNG.

    • Searx is Free and Open SourceSearXNG is also Free and Open Source
    • Searx is CustomizableSearXNG is not according to our users
  8. Kagi Search icon

    Kagi Search

     65 likes
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    Premium search engine where everything on the page matters.

    71 Kagi Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Kagi Search is the most popular Mac alternative to SearXNG.

    • Kagi Search is the most popular commercial alternative to SearXNG.

    • Kagi Search is Paid and ProprietarySearXNG is Free and Open Source
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    Qwant

     175 likes
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    Qwant is a European web search engine, launched in July 2013 and operated from Paris. It uses Bing in order to provide people with web search results. It claims not to employ user tracking and doesn't personalize search results in order to avoid trapping users in a filter...

    107 Qwant alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Ecosia

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    Ecosia is a green search engine that donates at least 80% of its profits from search ad revenue and online shopping to a reforestation program, currently in Burkina Faso. In November 2015 Ecosia celebrated 3 million planted trees and $5 Million donated for the environment.

    111 Ecosia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    MetaGer

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    MetaGer is an open source metasearch engine focused on protecting users' privacy. Based in Germany, and hosted as a cooperation between the German NGO 'SUMA-EV - Association for Free Access to Knowledge' and the University of Hannover, the system is built on 24...

    88 MetaGer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Tor
    Homepage. With dark mode.
     
  15. YOU.com icon

    YOU.com

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    Discover You.com — your platform to access all the leading AI models in one place, tailored to your preferences. Here’s why you’ll love it:

    90 YOU.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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