4get vs Mwmbl
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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Mwmbl
Free, open-source and non-profit web search engine
| Feature | 4get | Mwmbl |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | ★ 1,833 |
| First released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Google Search, Bing | Google Search, Bing |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is 4get or Mwmbl better?
Neither is universally better. Mwmbl has the larger community, while 4get is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are 4get and Mwmbl free and open-source?
Yes. 4get is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mwmbl under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run 4get and Mwmbl with Docker?
4get: yes. Mwmbl: yes.