SearXNG
Internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services and databases (fork of Searx).
SearXNG vs Typesense
Two self-hosted Search Engines apps, compared on the facts we track: GitHub popularity and activity, license, language, Docker images and a rough hosting estimate.
Side by side
| SearXNG | Typesense | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services and databases (fork of Searx). | Blazing fast, typo-tolerant search engine optimized for developer happiness and ease of use. |
| GitHub stars | 39,220 | 27,084 |
| Forks | – | – |
| Open issues | – | – |
| Commits (12 months) | 762 | 250 |
| Last activity | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-04 |
| Latest release | – | v30.2 (2026-04-19) |
| Maintenance health | Active | Active |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language / platform | Python, Docker | C++, Docker, K8S, deb |
| Docker Hub image | – | – |
| Docker pulls | – | – |
| Est. server size | ~2 GB, 1 vCPU | ~2 GB, 1 vCPU |
| Est. hosting from | $10/mo | $10/mo |
| Categories | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| Links | Website · Source | Website · Source |
What the numbers say
- SearXNG is more popular on GitHub: 39.2k stars vs 27.1k for Typesense.
- SearXNG had more commits in the last 12 months (762 vs 250).
- Typesense publishes GitHub releases (latest v30.2); no GitHub release was found for SearXNG.
- SearXNG is licensed under AGPL-3.0, Typesense under GPL-3.0.
- SearXNG is written in Python; Typesense in C++.
- Deployment options listed upstream: SearXNG: Docker; Typesense: Docker, K8S, deb.
Summary: SearXNG leads on GitHub popularity and commit activity. The right choice depends on the features you need — read both project descriptions and docs.
This summary is generated from GitHub, Docker Hub and awesome-selfhosted data as of 2026-11-05. It does not rate features or quality.
Frequently asked questions
Is SearXNG or Typesense more popular?
SearXNG has more GitHub stars (39,220 vs 27,084 for Typesense, as of 2026-11-05). Stars measure interest, not quality.
Which is more actively maintained, SearXNG or Typesense?
SearXNG had more commits over the last 12 months (762 vs 250). The last recorded activity was 2026-11-02 for SearXNG and 2026-11-04 for Typesense. Our health labels: SearXNG is “Active”, Typesense is “Active”.
What licenses do SearXNG and Typesense use?
SearXNG: AGPL-3.0. Typesense: GPL-3.0.
Can I run SearXNG and Typesense with Docker?
We did not detect a Docker Hub image for either app. The upstream listing mentions Docker as a deployment option for SearXNG and Typesense. Check each project's documentation for install options.
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