Scour is a privacy-respecting metasearch engine designed to help people explore the web without tracking. Its search interface brings together multiple engines and supports a broad range of search categories, including web pages, images, videos, news, maps, files, music, science, IT, and social content. Users can refine queries with advanced options such as exact phrases, excluded words, site or domain, file type, time range, and language.

The service also offers Tor support for users seeking access through the Tor network, alongside preferences for language and light, dark, or automatic display modes. Additional tools on the homepage include a clock, weather panel, calculator, and customizable quick links. Scour provides informational pages for About, Privacy, Contact, and Help, making its features and policies accessible from the search interface. With its combination of multiple search sources, detailed query controls, and privacy-oriented features, Scour offers a versatile alternative for finding information online.