SearXNGvsTeleport
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SearXNG | Teleport | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 41 in Search Engines | #4 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 38 946 | 21 038 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 380 | +102 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 6 |
| Latest release | — | v18.10.0 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 against 76/100 for Teleport, so it is the safer default.
Teleport ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.
If you want the quickest setup, SearXNG is easier to run; Teleport needs more configuration.
SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 380 stars in 30 days).
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