Kagi
Premium search with zero ads
Overview
Kagi’s mission is to separate search from the ad business. Because users pay directly, there are no sponsored slots or click-incentive distortions.
It combines Teclis (its own index), Google, Bing, Brave, Mojeek, and more. You can weight or block sources, use Summarizer AI summaries, Lens search, and Universal Summarizer tools.
Its privacy policy is strict: search data is not used for ads and paid member data is never sold. Best if you prioritize both search quality and privacy over free access.
Scores
Google Search — comparison
Compared with Google Search, sponsored slots disappear entirely and neutrality improves. No personalized ads—but you pay monthly for privacy and quality Google’s ad model cannot match.
Pros
- ✓ Fully ad-free search results
- ✓ Fine-grained index source customization
- ✓ AI summaries, Discussions, and advanced tools
- ✓ Strict privacy policy
- ✓ Responsive developer support
Cons & caveats
- − Monthly subscription required (100 free queries/month)
- − Closed source
- − Japanese content coverage may trail Google
Best for
- Professionals who search all day
- People who prioritize zero ads
- Users who want customizable result sources
Not ideal for
- Anyone who needs a fully free solution
- Light, occasional searchers
- Open-source-only users
Specs
- Pricing
- Paid — Starter $5/month (300 queries), Professional $10/month (1,000), Ultimate $25/month (unlimited). Annual discounts available. Free trial: 100 queries/month.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Data location
- United States (Kagi Inc.). Search data is not used for advertising; paid member data is not sold. Data can be deleted when you delete your account.
- Platforms
- Web · Browser extension · iOS · Android
Migration from Google Search
- 1 Create an account at kagi.com and try the 100-query free tier
- 2 Install the browser extension and set Kagi as default search
- 3 Adjust Google/Bing source weights under Settings → Sources
- 4 Move to a paid plan and replace Google Search for daily use
Setup steps
- 1 Register at https://kagi.com/
- 2 Install Kagi Browser Extension for Chrome/Firefox/Safari
- 3 Set Kagi as the default search engine in the extension
- 4 Tune source weights and blocklists under Settings → Personalization
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