PiikvsSearXNG
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | SearXNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #1 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 3 849 | 38 940 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +391 | +1 374 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 against 73/100 for Piik, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; SearXNG needs more configuration.
SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 374 stars in 30 days).
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