Head-to-head · General Web Search Engines
Qwant vs Mojeek
Qwant leads on 0 checks, Mojeek on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreQwant · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
Qwant scores higher on our rubric for general web search engines: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Qwant is the better fit for privacy-minded users wanting broad search coverage. Mojeek is the better fit for people seeking a free, independent web index.
- Qwant fits best
Privacy-minded users wanting broad search coverage
- Mojeek fits best
People seeking a free, independent web index
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Side by side
| Feature | Qwant 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Mojeek 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in General Web Search Engines | #5 in General Web Search Engines |
| Best for | Privacy-minded users wanting broad search coverage | People seeking a free, independent web index |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Qwant 0/4 · Mojeek 0/4 | ||
| Language selection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Region selection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Safe search controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Search operators | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Index approach | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Region focus | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Qwant is a free search engine for people who want broad web coverage with privacy-oriented defaults. Its own indexing technology powers results, while partner content can also contribute. Searches work without an account, and search… Read the review → |
Mojeek is an independent web search engine for people who want to search without user tracking. Operated by Mojeek Limited, it crawls and indexes the web itself rather than syndicating results from Google or Bing. Consumer search is free,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Qwant — where it wins
- Searches web, news, images, video, shopping, maps, social and music
- Choose a region and one of three SafeSearch levels
- Use browser extensions and iOS or Android apps without an account
Where it doesn't
- Partner content can also enrich results alongside Qwant's own index
- AI answers and page summaries require an account
- Search results combine sources rather than relying only on Qwant's index
Mojeek — where it wins
- Crawls and indexes the web independently instead of syndicating results
- Offers web, image, news and Substack search with language and region controls
- Provides mobile apps, browser search-provider options and a search API
Where it doesn't
- Search results come from Mojeek’s own index, not Google or Bing
- Search Choices requires repeating a query on another search engine
- The paid API is separate from free consumer search
- Qwant9.0/10 · Free plan
A free search engine with its own indexing, multiple search verticals and optional AI tools.
Visit QwantFull verdict → - Mojeek8.8/10 · Free plan
A free independent search engine with its own index and privacy-focused controls.
Visit MojeekFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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