# SearXNG vs transcriber

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

| | SearXNG | transcriber |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 41 in Search Engines | #10 of 15 in Audio Processing |
| GitHub stars | 38 979 ✓ | 154 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 367 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

SearXNG scores 86/100 against 41/100 for transcriber, so it is the safer default.

SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 367 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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