SearXNGvsTigase XMPP Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SearXNG | Tigase XMPP Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 41 in Search Engines | #30 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 38 977 | 358 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 365 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 |
| Latest release | — | tigase-server-dist-8.4.3 · 4 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 against 56/100 for Tigase XMPP Server, so it is the safer default.
Tigase XMPP Server ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.
If you want the quickest setup, SearXNG is easier to run; Tigase XMPP Server needs more configuration.
SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 365 stars in 30 days).
SearXNG details →Tigase XMPP Server details →
Swap a project
Keep SearXNG, compare it with
Keep Tigase XMPP Server, compare it with