# glusterfs vs SearXNG

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | glusterfs | SearXNG |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 86/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 7 in Distributed Storage | #1 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 5 266 | 38 961 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +1 395 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

SearXNG scores 86/100 against 63/100 for glusterfs, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, SearXNG is easier to run; glusterfs needs more configuration.

SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 395 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [glusterfs](https://selfhost.directory/project/glusterfs) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/glusterfs.md)
- [SearXNG](https://selfhost.directory/project/searxng) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/searxng.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/glusterfs-vs-searxng