What does SearXNG replace?

SearXNG is a free alternative to Perplexity Pro ($204/yr).

Is SearXNG open source?

Yes. SearXNG is licensed under AGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. SearXNG is a server app you run on your own server.

A free, open-source alternative to Perplexity Pro. Switching saves $204/yr at list price.

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Self-hosted server

Open source · AGPL-3.0 Linux Self-hostable

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Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on docs.searxng.org.

What does SearXNG replace?: SearXNG is a free alternative to Perplexity Pro ($204/yr).
Is SearXNG open source?: Yes. SearXNG is licensed under AGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does SearXNG run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host SearXNG?: Yes. SearXNG is a server app you run on your own server.