HyperSwitchvsSearXNG
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| HyperSwitch | SearXNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Fintech | #1 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 45 527 | 38 974 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 616 | +1 362 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.127.0 · 23 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Python |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 against 81/100 for HyperSwitch, so it is the safer default.
HyperSwitch ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.
If you want the quickest setup, SearXNG is easier to run; HyperSwitch needs more configuration.
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