SearXNGvsSure
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SearXNG | Sure | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 41 in Search Engines | #4 of 62 in Personal Finance |
| GitHub stars | 38 974 | 10 712 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 362 | +680 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 15 |
| Latest release | — | v0.7.5-hotfix.3 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 against 74/100 for Sure, so it is the safer default.
Sure ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.
If you want the quickest setup, Sure is easier to run; SearXNG needs more configuration.
SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 362 stars in 30 days).
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