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SearXNG vs 4get: catalog facts
SearXNG	4get
Free Free and open source under the AGPL.	Free Free to use, with donations accepted.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Aggregates dozens of engines, so results are not tied to one company's index Self-hosting keeps queries entirely under your control	Proxies searches so upstream engines do not see you Several public instances plus the option to self-host
Public instances can be rate limited or blocked by upstream engines Running your own instance is ongoing maintenance	Result quality depends on the upstream engines it queries Public instances rely on their operators staying online
Self-hosted, Web application	Web application, Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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