# SearXNG vs Switch

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | SearXNG | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 41 in Search Engines | #74 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 38 977 ✓ | 2 079 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 365 ✓ | +103 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

SearXNG scores 86/100 against 54/100 for Switch, so it is the safer default.

SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 365 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [SearXNG](https://selfhost.directory/project/searxng) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/searxng.md)
- [Switch](https://selfhost.directory/project/switch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/switch.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/searxng-vs-switch