# SearXNG vs ZeroNet

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

| | SearXNG | ZeroNet |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 41 in Search Engines | #1 of 3 in Peer-to-Peer |
| GitHub stars | 38 962 ✓ | 18 786 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 396 ✓ | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

SearXNG scores 86/100 against 63/100 for ZeroNet, so it is the safer default.

SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 396 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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