Search instance
Operate SearXNG, proxy and engine configuration.
WZ-IT operates SearXNG as private metasearch for teams, internal portals or AI assistants and secures public and private access paths.
The following are trademarks of their respective owners: SearXNG (the SearXNG project). WZ-IT is an independent service provider and has no business, partnership, or contractual relationship with these companies. We offer independent migration, installation, hosting, and operations services.
SearXNG aggregates results from external search engines rather than operating a complete web index. Queries are still sent to the activated sources.
We configure engines, rate limiting, proxy, image proxying, Redis or Valkey, logging and access for the intended use.
The own platform reduces direct user attribution and central profiling but can send queries to external search services. We document data flows and enabled engines.
Public instances require rate limits, abuse protection and capacity boundaries; internal instances should be limited to defined access paths.
A private interface reduces tracking but does not create a private web index; engines, rate limits and outbound queries remain part of the design.
Operate SearXNG, proxy and engine configuration.
Document providers, routes, timeouts and transferred data.
Configure internal use, rate limits and bot protection.
Monitor failed engines, latency, blocking and updates.
WZ-IT operates the instance; enabled engines and permitted query data are agreed with the customer.
| Area | Responsibility | Scope and boundaries |
|---|---|---|
| SearXNG instance | WZ-IT | Deployment, proxy, monitoring, backup and updates. |
| Engine configuration | WZ-IT | Activation, timeouts, weighting and error handling. |
| Access model | Shared | We implement protection; the customer defines the audience. |
| Provider privacy review | Shared | Outbound queries and providers are documented. |
| Search usage | Customer | The customer owns permitted queries and policy. |
| AI and RAG integration | Optional WZ-IT service | Connections to AI platforms are scoped separately. |
Combine results from several configured search services in one interface.
Broker user access through the own instance and limit tracking functions in the interface.
Provide web search through defined interfaces to Open WebUI, agents or custom applications.
Configure rate limiting, bot detection, network rules and capacity limits for the exposure model.
Define enabled sources, categories, safe search, timeouts and fallback behaviour.
Provide machine-readable search results to approved internal services and integrations.
Assess existing data and configuration, migrate them in a test run and move to managed operations through a controlled cutover.
Secure SSO, roles, administrative paths and external access for the application and existing infrastructure.
Back up all stateful components consistently and document the recovery path for the agreed scope.
Monitor and update the application and its technical dependencies and operate them under the agreed service level.
A clearly defined operating scope instead of an opaque hosting flat fee.
We set up a test instance for you, usually on the next business day. No payment details required. After seven days it is deleted unless you continue.
We combine the right compute size with ongoing operations, backups, monitoring and a service level appropriate for the criticality of SearXNG. High availability and recovery targets are designed separately where needed.
We also design custom hosting architectures, integrations and migrations around SearXNG. Contact us for a technical assessment.
One managed standard SearXNG application is included in the Starter workload. Business and higher levels add a flexible operations allowance for planned work during regular service hours. Select compute, additional applications, storage and the appropriate service level.
A workload is one compute instance with the applications agreed for it.
One standard app per workload is already included. Additional dedicated servers count as separate workloads.
€79.90 per started TB and month, including daily encrypted offsite backup with 7-day retention.
Enquiry
Briefly describe the current state and objective for SearXNG. We assess infrastructure, integration, and ongoing operations.
Concurrent requests, enabled engines and public access determine capacity and protection.
| Usage scenario | Technical starting point | Key factors |
|---|---|---|
| Internal search for a small team | S | Restricted access and normal concurrency. |
| Company-wide search | M | More users, caching and limits. |
| Search backend for AI | M or L | Automated concurrency and provider limits are tested. |
| Public instance | Abuse and load assessment | Bot protection and capacity are reviewed. |
Public use, high automated load and special proxy needs are assessed separately.
The service can remain internal or act as a secured search backend.
Dedicated European instance with agreed access.
Operation in your account.
Internal metasearch in your network.
Controlled connection to local or hybrid AI platforms.
SearXNG forwards queries to enabled engines, so the data path does not end at the local instance.
Browser use or secured search API.
TLS, authentication, rate limits and abuse detection.
Internal users or restricted technical clients.
Query distribution, aggregation and engine configuration.
Providers with their own privacy and usage rules.
Engine settings, limits and temporary data.
Latency, errors, blocking and capacity.
Self-hosting does not prevent enabled search providers from receiving the transmitted query parameters.
Answers about privacy, engines, AI integration and operations.
It is a metasearch engine that aggregates other enabled services rather than maintaining a full web index.
The interface reduces direct profiles, but enabled providers still receive transmitted queries.
Yes. We can restrict it to private networks, VPN or approved groups.
Yes. We can expose SearXNG as a controlled web-search service.
They require abuse protection, rate limits, capacity planning and continuous engine monitoring.
As an alternative to managed hosting in the data centre, WZ-IT provides the hardware, configures SearXNG, and handles hardening, monitoring, updates, backup and technical support. Access can be limited to the internal network or enabled through VPN and existing identities.
from EUR 349 excl. VAT / month · plus one-time provisioning and initial setup

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