SearXNG
Private, self-hosted metasearch engine.
In short
- What it is: Search, 18k+ GitHub stars, licensed AGPL.
- Replaces: SerpAPI, Search APIs — around $1,500/year saved.
- Installed for: $99 on your own server — you own it, no monthly platform fee.
- Licence: AGPL. AGPL — self-host fine; comply if offering as a service.
$1,500
replaces per year
$7,500
saved over 5 years
$99
one-time install (yours forever)
48h
delivery
SearXNG vs the tools it replaces.
| Feature | Commercial tool | SearXNG (self-hosted) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Per query | Flat |
| Privacy | No | Yes |
| Licence | Proprietary | AGPL |
Replaces
- SerpAPI — ~$75/mo
- Search APIs — ~$50/mo
Licence posture
AGPL. AGPL obligations apply. Self-hosting is fine; comply if you offer it as a service, or buy a commercial licence.
AGPL — self-host fine; comply if offering as a service.
Turn it into a business.
The private search backend for research agents and RAG. Self-host it and bundle it into an agent product so searches don't hit a paid API.
The install, step by step.
Docker
Engine config
Rate limits
JSON API
TLS
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Install SearXNG — $99.
Flat fee, delivered in 24–48 hours, on your own server, with HTTPS, backups and the AI keys wired.
SearXNG: common questions
What does SearXNG replace?
SerpAPI, Search APIs — about $1,500 a year in subscriptions you stop paying.
How much does it cost to run SearXNG?
No licence fee — it ships under AGPL. You pay only for your own server and any model/API keys. We install, harden and hand it over for a one-time $99.
Can I white-label and resell SearXNG?
AGPL obligations apply. Self-hosting is fine; comply if you offer it as a service, or buy a commercial licence. AGPL — self-host fine; comply if offering as a service.
How hard is the install, and how long does it take?
We rate it easy. Delivered in 24–48 hours on your own server, with HTTPS, backups and the AI keys wired.
What do I actually own after installing SearXNG?
The running app, your data and the brand. No monthly platform fee and no per-seat pricing — you own it outright.
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