The search results are currently provided by Brave, based on a search index created from scratch. We have developed other components such as widgets, browser extensions and mobile apps ourselves or together with partners – often on the basis of open source applications.
In the future, we plan to integrate further independent search indices and develop features that will further expand our position as a sustainable search engine without advertising.
Lots of env do-good stuff, little search tech related, which is expected if they outsource search results. I’d like to be able to pay for non-profit that develops an independent search database.
May I ask why? You are paying a US company for something you can do for pennies on the dollar if you run searXNG.
SearXNG does not collect and store your data anywhere other than on the place you are hosting it, so only you can see it unless you turn that off. There is so much more you can do with searXNG.
I believe Kagi is US based, if you’re willing to pay for search good search from Germany is a viable alternative
https://uruky.com/
EU Kagi alternative
Is this (Good Search) what you’re talking about?
Do not pay for a search engine, period. Unless you are saying you are buying a raspberry pi and start self hosting searXNG.
I will continue to pay for Kagi and use Orion until they stop serving my needs.
May I ask why? You are paying a US company for something you can do for pennies on the dollar if you run searXNG. SearXNG does not collect and store your data anywhere other than on the place you are hosting it, so only you can see it unless you turn that off. There is so much more you can do with searXNG.