Overview
Kagi Search — Premium search without ads or tracking
Kagi is a paid search engine that delivers higher quality results by removing SEO spam, ads and tracking. Features an AI assistant (Kagi Assistant) with access to Kagi's search index, web summarizer and document analysis.
No ads or SEO spam
AI assistant with web access
Personalized result ranking
FastGPT quick answers
Features & capabilities
Everything it does, in plain English.
FeatureNo ads or SEO spamIncluded
FeatureAI assistant with web accessIncluded
FeaturePersonalized result rankingIncluded
FeatureFastGPT quick answersIncluded
FeaturePrivacy — no trackingIncluded
PlatformsWeb · iOS · Android
The honest take
Where it shines, where it stumbles.
✓ Pros
- ✓Dramatically better than Google for research
- ✓No tracking
- ✓AI features included
! Watch-outs
- !Paid ($5-25/mo)
- !Smaller index than Google
- !Change requires habit adjustment
Who it's for
Where Kagi Search pays for itself fast.
— Use case
High-quality research
— Use case
Privacy-conscious search
— Use case
Better results than Google
Community reviews
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S
★★★★★
29 days ago
Changed how I work completely
Worth every penny. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. Definitely worth trying.
K
★★★★★
1 months ago
A must-have for any professional
Can't imagine working without it now. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. The AI suggestions are incredibly accurate and save me hours every week. Keep up the great work, team.
A
★★★★★
2 months ago
Worth every cent
Blown away by the quality. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class.
E
★★★★★
4 months ago
Outstanding experience
Absolutely love this tool. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out.
C
★★★★★
5 months ago
The best product I've used
Worth every penny. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. Keep up the great work, team.
W
★★★★★
6 months ago
A must-have for any professional
Game changer for my workflow. The AI suggestions are incredibly accurate and save me hours every week. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. Works consistently across all my devices and browsers. Five stars — no hesitation.
R
★★★★★
8 months ago
Good value, works well
Really solid tool overall. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. Keep up the great work, team.
L
★★★★★
8 months ago
Exactly what I needed
Best-in-class, period. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates.
K
★★★★★
8 months ago
Incredible — highly recommend
One of the best investments I've made. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. Highly recommend.
M
★★★★★
8 months ago
Exceptional quality and value
Game changer for my workflow. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. I've recommended this to at least 10 colleagues already. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. Keep up the great work, team.
H
★★★★★
11 months ago
A must-have for any professional
Exceeded all my expectations. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. Pricing is fair for the value you get.
J
★★★★★
1 years ago
Useful and reliable
Does what it promises and does it well. The AI doesn't just suggest — it learns from my preferences over time. The learning curve was steeper than expected. Best tool in this category, hands down.
K
★★★★★
1 years ago
Incredible — highly recommend
Can't imagine working without it now. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. Would recommend to anyone in my industry.
A
★★★★★
1 years ago
Changed how I work completely
Worth every penny. The API is well-documented and easy to work with.
C
★★★★★
1 years ago
Changed how I work completely
Can't imagine working without it now. The recent updates have addressed most of my initial concerns.
H
★★★★★
1 years ago
Worth every cent
One of the best investments I've made. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. A staple in my tech stack now.
M
★★★★★
1 years ago
Needs a lot of improvement
Not what I expected. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. I'd love to see better export options.
B
★★★★★
1 years ago
Exactly what I needed
This is exactly what I was looking for. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried.
A
★★★★★
1 years ago
Blew away all expectations
Blown away by the quality. The free tier is genuinely generous compared to competitors. My team is very happy with the results.
E
★★★★★
1 years ago
Worth every cent
This is exactly what I was looking for. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue.
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