MeiliSearch vs SearXNG
Both MeiliSearch and SearXNG are self-hosted alternatives to Google Search. Both are filed under Search Engines.
Side by side
| Field | MeiliSearch | SearXNG |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Ultra relevant, instant and typo-tolerant full-text search API. | Internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services and databases (fork of Searx). |
| GitHub stars | 59,748 | 39,098 |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Platforms | Rust, Docker, deb | Python, Docker |
| Latest release | v1.56.0, 26 October 2026 | No release recorded |
| Repository activity | 29 October 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| Website | https://www.meilisearch.com | https://docs.searxng.org/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/meilisearch/MeiliSearch | https://github.com/searxng/searxng/ |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- MeiliSearch has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 59,748 against 39,098.
- SearXNG recorded repository activity more recently, 1 November 2026 against 29 October 2026.
- MeiliSearch has a release on record (v1.56.0); the dataset records no release for SearXNG.
- Licenses differ: MeiliSearch is listed under MIT; SearXNG under AGPL-3.0.
- Platforms differ: MeiliSearch lists Rust, Docker, deb; SearXNG lists Python, Docker.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Search Engines.