# pikvm vs SearXNG

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

| | pikvm | SearXNG |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 86/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in Remote Access | #1 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 10 425 | 38 984 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +67 | +1 372 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | — | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

SearXNG scores 86/100 against 72/100 for pikvm, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, SearXNG is easier to run; pikvm needs more configuration.

SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 372 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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