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SearXNGDuckDuckGo Search
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL.

 Free

Free to use, supported by non-tracking ads.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Browser extension
  • Aggregates dozens of engines, so results are not tied to one company's index
  • Self-hosting keeps queries entirely under your control
  • No account needed and no search profiling
  • Easy to set as default in any browser
  • Public instances can be rate limited or blocked by upstream engines
  • Running your own instance is ongoing maintenance
  • Search service itself is closed source
  • Shows ads alongside results
Self-hosted, Web application Web application, Browser extension
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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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