Proxmox Kubernetes EnginevsSearXNG
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Proxmox Kubernetes Engine | SearXNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 41/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 11 in Container Orchestration | #1 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 244 | 38 974 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +1 362 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.0.7 · 13 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | — | Python |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 against 41/100 for Proxmox Kubernetes Engine, so it is the safer default.
Proxmox Kubernetes Engine ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.
If you want the quickest setup, SearXNG is easier to run; Proxmox Kubernetes Engine needs more configuration.
SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 362 stars in 30 days).
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