AppFlowyvsSearXNG
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AppFlowy | SearXNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Project Management | #1 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 77 910 | 38 965 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +995 | +1 353 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 0 |
| Latest release | 0.14.11 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Dart | Python |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 against 82/100 for AppFlowy, so it is the safer default.
AppFlowy ships more often: 27 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.
If you want the quickest setup, SearXNG is easier to run; AppFlowy needs more configuration.
AppFlowy details →SearXNG details →