rushdbvsSearXNG
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| rushdb | SearXNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 5 in Vector Database | #1 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 325 | 38 961 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +1 395 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.0.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Python |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 against 48/100 for rushdb, so it is the safer default.
rushdb ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.
If you want the quickest setup, SearXNG is easier to run; rushdb needs more configuration.
SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 395 stars in 30 days).
rushdb details →SearXNG details →