# OTOBO vs SearXNG

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

| | OTOBO | SearXNG |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 | 86/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #5 of 9 in Helpdesk | #1 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 340 | 38 994 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +1 382 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | rel-11_0_15 · 4 Feb 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Perl | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

SearXNG scores 86/100 against 54/100 for OTOBO, so it is the safer default.

OTOBO 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; OTOBO needs more configuration.

SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 382 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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