Free, open-source alternatives to Google Search
Google's web search. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of Google Search, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
SearXNGBest match
Internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services and databases (Fork of Searx).
Yacy
Peer based, decentralized search engine server.
Websurfx
Aggregate results from other search engines (metasearch engine) without ads while keeping privacy and security in mind. It is extremely fast and provides a high level of customization (alternative to SearX).
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Why replace Google Search?
Google Search works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Google Search?
SearXNG is the closest open-source replacement for Google Search in our list. Yacy and Websurfx are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Google Search?
Yes. All 3 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.