What is YaCy?

YaCy is a versatile open-source platform that empowers users to create their own search engines. Users have the option to either connect with an existing network of search engines or establish their own custom search portal. The software primarily serves three main purposes: fostering a community-driven web search that prioritizes decentralization, guaranteeing equal access for all participants without centralized oversight or tracking of search queries, and enabling the sharing of search indexes among users. Each YaCy installation functions autonomously from others, allowing users to customize their web index and manage their own web crawling processes. Moreover, users can design a search portal specifically for their intranet, web pages, or shared file systems. Envision a landscape where the capabilities of search engines are spread across countless private computers, liberated from the control of a single corporation or organization. This innovative vision is what YaCy represents! Furthermore, with YaCy, users can collaborate with one another, contributing to a unified search experience that improves the overall effectiveness and relevance of the search outcomes, making it a truly collective endeavor. By leveraging this technology, individuals can reclaim their search experience and enhance the way they find information online.

Pricing

Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

No integrations listed.

Screenshots and Video

YaCy Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
YaCy
Date Founded:
2003
Company Website:
yacy.net

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

YaCy Categories and Features