How-to-host-LibreXvsVane
Two self-hosted Google alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| How-to-host-LibreX | Vane | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #30 of 41 in Search Engines | #4 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 843 | 37 822 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-3 | +919 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 |
| Latest release | — | v1.12.2 · 10 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Vane scores 81/100 against 47/100 for How-to-host-LibreX, so it is the safer default.
Vane ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for How-to-host-LibreX.
If you want the quickest setup, Vane is easier to run; How-to-host-LibreX needs more configuration.
Vane is growing faster right now (+919 stars in 30 days).
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