# SearXNG vs Wiki.js

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

| | SearXNG | Wiki.js |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 41 in Search Engines | #2 of 31 in Wikis |
| GitHub stars | 38 956 ✓ | 29 101 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 390 ✓ | +144 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 7 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v2.5.315 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

SearXNG scores 86/100 against 77/100 for Wiki.js, so it is the safer default.

Wiki.js ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for SearXNG.

If you want the quickest setup, Wiki.js is easier to run; SearXNG needs more configuration.

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)
- [Wiki.js](https://selfhost.directory/project/wikijs) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wikijs.md)

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