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SearXNG vs Websurfx
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| Fact | SearXNG | Websurfx |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Rust |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 39k | 1.2k |
| Latest | none | v1.29.11 |
| Last push | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-18 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 2 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 23 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No release or tag | none |
How they relate
Websurfx replaces SearXNG. Alternatives to SearXNG →
Full replacementSelf-hosted metasearch engine, with fewer engines and settings.
Both replace Google Search. Alternatives to Google Search →
PartialSearXNGMetasearch that aggregates results from other engines without tracking you, so results depend on those engines.
PartialWebsurfxMetasearch engine written in Rust that aggregates other engines without tracking, with fewer engines than SearXNG.
SearXNG
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Websurfx
- v1.29.112026-10-18build(deps): bump the cargo group across 1 directory with 2 updates by @dependabot[bot] in
- v1.29.102026-10-18Fix settings upload import handling, add robust validation, and remove unused SepiaSearch field
- v1.29.92026-05-13:arrow_up: build(deps): bump error-stack from 0.6.0 to 0.7.0 by @dependabot[bot] in
- v1.29.82026-05-10:arrow_up: build(deps): bump blake3 from 1.8.4 to 1.8.5 by @dependabot[bot] in
- v1.29.72026-05-10:arrow_up: build(deps): bump async-compression from 0.4.41 to 0.4.42 by @dependabot[bot] in
SearXNG
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Websurfx
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