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Network-wide software for blocking ads and trackers
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SearXNG
Search without being tracked — a free, privacy-respecting metasearch engine.
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About SearXNG
SearXNG is a free internet metasearch engine that aggregates results from up to 261 search services without tracking or profiling its users, and it can even be routed over Tor for anonymity. Anyone can use a public instance or self-host their own, making it a good fit for privacy-conscious users and organisations that want control over how web searches are performed and logged.
SearXNG website preview
Live preview of docs.searxng.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
SearXNG: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers metasearch, privacy, self hosted, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
SearXNG pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | docs.searxng.org |
SearXNG key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: metasearch, privacy, self hosted, open source
- Official site: docs.searxng.org
SearXNG FAQ
How much does SearXNG cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (docs.searxng.org).
What is SearXNG used for?
Search without being tracked — a free, privacy-respecting metasearch engine. Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: metasearch, privacy, self hosted, open source.
Where can I try SearXNG?
On its official site, docs.searxng.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
SearXNG vs alternatives
| SearXNG | AdGuard Home | Dawarich | Mere Medical | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | metasearch, privacy, self hosted, open source | ad blocking, dns, privacy, self hosted, open source | location history, privacy, maps, self hosted, open source | health records, privacy, offline first, self hosted, open source |
| Official site | docs.searxng.org | adguard.com | dawarich.app | meremedical.co |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside SearXNG, it includes DietPi, FreedomBox, HomeServerHQ, openmediavault.
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