# SearXNG vs telescope

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

| | SearXNG | telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 41 in Search Engines | #6 of 13 in Log Management |
| GitHub stars | 38 956 ✓ | 712 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 390 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 5 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v0.0.27 · 8 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

SearXNG scores 86/100 against 49/100 for telescope, so it is the safer default.

telescope ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.

SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 390 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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