4get vs Araa Search
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted search engines options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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4get
Lightweight privacy-friendly metasearch proxy
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Araa Search
Privacy-respecting self-hosted Google metasearch engine
| Feature | 4get | Araa Search |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | ★ 331 |
| First released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Google Search, Bing | Google Search |
Why pick each one
Choose Araa Search if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is 4get or Araa Search better?
Neither is universally better. 4get has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are 4get and Araa Search free and open-source?
Yes. 4get is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Araa Search under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run 4get and Araa Search with Docker?
4get: yes. Araa Search: yes.