# SearXNG vs zookeeper

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

| | SearXNG | zookeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 41 in Search Engines | #1 of 8 in Configuration Management |
| GitHub stars | 38 961 ✓ | 12 827 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 395 ✓ | +17 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

SearXNG scores 86/100 against 73/100 for zookeeper, so it is the safer default.

SearXNG is growing faster right now (+1 395 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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