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Bench test · AI Search

SearXNG vs Lex.page

Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.

SearXNGLex.page
consensus
score7.1/10
score7.5/10
agents won3 / 41 / 4
fromCustomCustom
free tiernono
categoryAI SearchAI Search

Agent panel — head to head

Anthropic8.27.2
OpenAI8.57.8
Gemini8.28.0
Grok3.56.8

SearXNG

  • Strong privacy protection with no user profiling
  • Transparent, auditable open-source codebase
  • Less dependent on any single search provider
  • Slower results due to multiple backend queries
  • Less personalized than commercial search engines
  • Smaller user base means fewer community resources
Aggregates results from 70+ search enginesNo tracking or data retentionCustomizable search filters and preferencesSelf-hostable open-source codeAnonymous query forwardingMultiple language and region support

Lex.page

  • Combines writing and research in one tool
  • Minimalist, distraction-free design
  • Fast AI-powered content suggestions
  • Limited offline functionality
  • Requires internet connection for search features
  • Smaller feature set compared to comprehensive suites
AI-assisted writing and editingIntegrated web search functionalityReal-time research capabilitiesMarkdown supportDistraction-free writing interfaceContent generation assistance

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Verdict

Lex.page takes it — 7.5 to 7.1.

The panel gave Lex.page the edge on 1 of 4 agents.