SearXNGvstrusted-cgi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SearXNG | trusted-cgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 41 in Search Engines | #4 of 7 in Serverless |
| GitHub stars | 38 953 | 249 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 387 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 against 45/100 for trusted-cgi, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, trusted-cgi is easier to run; SearXNG needs more configuration.
SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 387 stars in 30 days).
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