LibreX vs Perplexica
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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LibreX
Privacy-respecting metasearch engine and proxy
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Perplexica
Open-source AI-powered search engine
| Feature | LibreX | Perplexica |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 842 | ★ 36,045 |
| First released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Google Search | Google Search |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is LibreX or Perplexica better?
Neither is universally better. Perplexica has the larger community, while LibreX is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are LibreX and Perplexica free and open-source?
Yes. LibreX is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Perplexica under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run LibreX and Perplexica with Docker?
LibreX: yes. Perplexica: yes.