LagovsSearXNG
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Lago | SearXNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Billing | #1 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 10 717 | 38 967 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +110 | +1 355 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.55.0 · 7 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 against 71/100 for Lago, so it is the safer default.
Lago ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.
If you want the quickest setup, SearXNG is easier to run; Lago needs more configuration.
SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 355 stars in 30 days).
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