Compare software

Startpage vs Qwant: catalog facts
Startpage	Qwant
Free Free to use in the browser.	Free Free to use.
Web, Browser extension	Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Policy against keeping search histories or profiling users Anonymous viewing of result pages	Hosted in Europe under EU rules States it keeps no search history and sells no personal data
The privacy protections rest on the operator's stated policy The site may show a bot-check page before loading	Closed source, so privacy claims cannot be independently checked Results quality varies outside French and European content
Web application, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.