SearXNG vs Typesense
Both SearXNG and Typesense are self-hosted alternatives to Google Search. Both are filed under Search Engines.
Side by side
| Field | SearXNG | Typesense |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services and databases (fork of Searx). | Blazing fast, typo-tolerant search engine optimized for developer happiness and ease of use. |
| GitHub stars | 39,098 | 27,075 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Platforms | Python, Docker | C++, Docker, K8S, deb |
| Latest release | No release recorded | v30.2, 19 April 2026 |
| Repository activity | 1 November 2026 | 30 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| Website | https://docs.searxng.org/ | https://typesense.org |
| Source code | https://github.com/searxng/searxng/ | https://github.com/typesense/typesense |
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.
- SearXNG has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 39,098 against 27,075.
- SearXNG recorded repository activity more recently, 1 November 2026 against 30 October 2026.
- Typesense has a release on record (v30.2); the dataset records no release for SearXNG.
- Licenses differ: SearXNG is listed under AGPL-3.0; Typesense under GPL-3.0.
- Platforms differ: SearXNG lists Python, Docker; Typesense lists C++, Docker, K8S, deb.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Search Engines.