SearX 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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SearX
The original privacy-respecting metasearch engine
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Stract
Open-source web search engine you can self-host
| Feature | SearX | Stract |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,532 | ★ 2,376 |
| First released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Google Search, Bing | Google Search, Bing |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is SearX or Stract better?
SearX is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Stract if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are SearX and Stract free and open-source?
Yes. SearX is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Stract under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SearX and Stract with Docker?
SearX: yes. Stract: yes.