If you are looking for an alternative to SearXNG, you probably want fewer ads, less tracking, and a page that gets out of your way. Bare is built for exactly that.
SearXNG is an open-source metasearch engine you can self-host or use on a public instance. It is powerful and private, but it asks more of you to set up and trust an instance.
How Bare compares to SearXNG
| feature | bare | searxng |
|---|---|---|
| free, no account | ||
| no behavioral profile | ||
| no search history kept on you | instance-dependent | |
| zero setup | ||
| minimal, link-only page | configurable | |
| run by a known operator | varies |
the verdict
Pick SearXNG if you want to self-host and control everything. Pick Bare if you want the same no-profile privacy with zero setup and nothing to maintain.
Switching takes one search
You do not need an account, an extension, or a setup wizard to try Bare instead of SearXNG. Run a real search and see plain links, with no history, no profile, and no AI answer on top. If it fits, you can make Bare your default in a couple of taps.