PlikvsSearXNG
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Plik | SearXNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #1 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 1 829 | 38 967 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 | +1 355 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 0 |
| Latest release | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
Plik ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; SearXNG needs more configuration.
SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 355 stars in 30 days).
Plik details →SearXNG details →