Qwant AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Web Search Engines

The best Web Search Engine alternative to Qwant is DuckDuckGo, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Qwant and loads of them are Web Search Engines so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Web Search Engine alternatives to Qwant are Startpage, SearXNG, Brave Search and Google Search.

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  1. DuckDuckGo icon

    DuckDuckGo

     1556 likes

    Experience a privacy-focused search engine that doesn't track you, featuring Zero-click Info, instant answers, !bangs, and more, built from open-source software for a transparent, user-friendly online search experience.

    111 DuckDuckGo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Yandex Browser
    • Tor
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about DuckDuckGo as an Alternative to Qwant
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    Positive
    4

    Less spam and good results. I'm not a big fan on the branding, but I can get pass it just by the good quality of the service duckduckgo offers.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Results are less accurate on DDG.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • DuckDuckGo is Free and ProprietaryQwant is also Free and Proprietary
    • DuckDuckGo is CustomizableQwant is not according to our users
  2. Startpage icon

    Startpage

     278 likes

    Privacy-focused search engine that uses Google results minus trackers and ads, it stores no personal data, offers Anonymous View, and breaks filter bubbles for diverse results, built by Surfboard Holding B.V., Startpage is committed to privacy by controlling user data.

    104 Startpage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Tor
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Dark theme
     
  4. SearXNG icon

    SearXNG

     127 likes

    SearXNG is a free internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services and databases. Users are neither tracked nor profiled.

    103 SearXNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Docker
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    • Cloudron
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  7. Google Search icon

    Google Search

     978 likes

    This leading search engine offers personalized search results, supporting images, videos, and news queries. It features voice search, predictive text, and real-time suggestions, accessible on all devices. With multi-language support and AI enhancements, it provides fast and relevant information for global users.

    115 Google Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
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  8. Searx icon

    Searx

     294 likes

    Searx is a free internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from more than 70 search services. Users are neither tracked nor profiled. Additionally, searx can be used over Tor for online anonymity.

    100 Searx alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Searx screenshot 1
     
  11. Ecosia icon

    Ecosia

     150 likes

    Eco-focused search engine donating most profits to reforestation, with funding from search ads and online shopping, supporting millions of trees planted, transparency, and mobile app access for users to contribute to climate action through daily searches.

    110 Ecosia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  13. You.com icon

    You.com

     52 likes

    You.com is an AI-powered productivity platform designed to help individuals and teams streamline their work with intelligent tools. It integrates research, computation, and creative capabilities, allowing users to analyze complex topics, solve data challenges, and generate...

    90 You.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    You.com screenshot 1
     
  14. MetaGer icon

    MetaGer

     58 likes

    MetaGer is an open source metasearch engine focused on protecting users' privacy. Based in Germany, and hosted as a cooperation between the German NGO 'SUMA-EV - Association for Free Access to Knowledge' and the University of Hannover, the system is built on 24...

    89 MetaGer alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Tor
    Homepage. With dark mode.
     
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