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4get vs Startpage: catalog facts
4get	Startpage
Free Free to use, with donations accepted.	Free Free to use in the browser.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Browser extension
Proxies searches so upstream engines do not see you Several public instances plus the option to self-host	Policy against keeping search histories or profiling users Anonymous viewing of result pages
Result quality depends on the upstream engines it queries Public instances rely on their operators staying online	The privacy protections rest on the operator's stated policy The site may show a bot-check page before loading
Web application, Self-hosted	Web application, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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