PlatypushvsSearXNG
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Platypush | SearXNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #52 of 104 in Home Automation | #1 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 317 | 38 988 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +1 376 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.3.17 · 11 Jan 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 against 53/100 for Platypush, so it is the safer default.
Platypush ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.
SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 376 stars in 30 days).
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