LibreX vs Stract
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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Stract
Open-source web search engine you can self-host
| Feature | LibreX | Stract |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 842 | ★ 2,376 |
| First released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Google Search | Google Search, Bing |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is LibreX or Stract better?
Neither is universally better. Stract 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 Stract free and open-source?
Yes. LibreX is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Stract under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run LibreX and Stract with Docker?
LibreX: yes. Stract: yes.