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Kagi Search
What Kagi Search is
Kagi Search is a paid search service available on the web and Android. Its listed search tools include source filters and a deep research mode, with a browser extension and API access also available. A Trial plan includes 100 searches and 100 Assistant interactions, while Starter costs $5 a month plus sales tax and allows 300 searches per month. Professional costs $10 a month plus sales tax, and Ultimate costs $25 a month plus sales tax; both offer unlimited searches. The listed starting price is $5/mo, and there is no free plan. Kagi was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. For people comparing tiers, the listed search allowance distinguishes Starter from the unlimited-search Professional and Ultimate plans. Android is the listed mobile app platform, alongside web access.
Who it suits
Kagi Search suits people looking for paid web or Android search with source filters and a deep research mode. Its plans also offer API access and a browser extension.
What it does well
- Deep research mode is available.
- Search includes source filters.
- Browser extension and API access are listed.
- Professional and Ultimate include unlimited searches.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Starter is limited to 300 searches per month.
- Plan prices are billed plus sales tax.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trial | 100 searches · 100 Assistant interactions | On request |
| Starter | + sales tax · 300 searches/month | $5 a month |
| Professional | + sales tax · Unlimited searches | $10 a month |
| Ultimate | + sales tax · Unlimited searches | $25 a month |
| Starter | 10% annual discount; + sales tax · 3,600 searches/year | $54 a year |
| Professional | 10% annual discount; + sales tax · Unlimited searches | $108 a year |
| Ultimate | 10% annual discount; + sales tax · Unlimited searches | $270 a year |
As kagi.com lists them, read 24 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Kagi Search offers a trial and paid tiers with different search allowances. Starter has a monthly cap; Professional and Ultimate include unlimited searches at higher listed prices.
Facts from Kagi Search's own pages
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