SHSelfHostIndex

Easiest Search Engines to self-host

19 search engines apps that are easy to get running, ranked by verified deploy effort, project health, and popularity. 3 have a verified ≈5-minute Docker setup.

The shortlist at a glance

AppDeploy effortDifficultyMin. RAMLicense★ Stars
SearXNG≈5-minute setupEasy256 MBAGPL-3.038,366
Vane≈5-minute setupMedium1,024 MBMIT37,307
ParadeDB≈5-minute setupMedium1,024 MBAGPL-3.09,400
MeilisearchUnder-an-hour setupEasy256 MBMIT59,562
TypesenseUnder-an-hour setupEasy512 MBGPL-3.026,871
WebsurfxUnder-an-hour setupEasy128 MBAGPL-3.01,216
Meilisearch UIUnder-an-hour setupEasy128 MBMIT780
HoundUnder-an-hour setupEasy512 MBMIT5,887
SearXUnder-an-hour setupEasy256 MBAGPL-3.013,556
LibreYUnder-an-hour setupEasy128 MBAGPL-3.0322

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