LibreY 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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LibreY
Privacy-respecting metasearch engine
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Stract
Open-source web search engine you can self-host
| Feature | LibreY | 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 | ★ 312 | ★ 2,376 |
| First released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Google Search | Google Search, Bing |
Why pick each one
Choose LibreY if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is LibreY or Stract better?
Neither is universally better. Stract has the larger community, while LibreY is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are LibreY and Stract free and open-source?
Yes. LibreY is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Stract under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run LibreY and Stract with Docker?
LibreY: yes. Stract: yes.