SearXNGvsWemux
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SearXNG | Wemux | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 41 in Search Engines | #80 of 125 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 38 965 | 167 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 353 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | v0.3.130 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
SearXNG scores 86/100 against 44/100 for Wemux, so it is the safer default.
Wemux ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.
If you want the quickest setup, SearXNG is easier to run; Wemux needs more configuration.
SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 353 stars in 30 days).
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