SearXNG vs YaCy
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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SearXNG
Privacy-respecting metasearch engine aggregating many sources
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YaCy
Decentralized peer-to-peer web search engine
| Feature | SearXNG | YaCy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 35,091 | ★ 3,999 |
| First released | 2021 | 2003 |
| Replaces | Google Search, Bing | Google Search, Bing |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is SearXNG or YaCy better?
SearXNG is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider YaCy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are SearXNG and YaCy free and open-source?
Yes. SearXNG is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and YaCy under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SearXNG and YaCy with Docker?
SearXNG: yes. YaCy: yes.