Best Kagi Alternatives in 2026
30 AI tools that can replace Kagi, ranked by how much of what Kagi does they cover. The percentage is a match score, not a popularity score.
Replacing: Kagi — Kagi is a paid search engine with no ads and no tracking, funded entirely by subscribers rInput: text, web pages · Output: text
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Search that gives answers instead of links
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, code
Free planFrom $20/mo
80%Strong alternative · same core category as Kagi
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Kagi's goals21/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 4 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
SearchChatbotsNewsSummarizing
Also tagged for
PDF WorkHomework HelpInvestingData AnalyticsResearch PapersResearchShopping
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
2
72%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Kagi
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Kagi's goals7/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 1 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
Search
Also tagged for
Research
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
3
70%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Kagi
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Kagi's goals7/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 1 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
Search
Also tagged for
Homework HelpResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
4
Brave Search is a private web search engine that answers queries from its own independent index rather than relying on a Big Tech provider.
Input: text · Output: text
74%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Kagi
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Kagi's goals7/25
- Feature description similarity11/20
Shared goals 1 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
Search
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
5
AI search for developers who hate searching
Input: text, code · Output: text, code
Free planFrom $15/mo
66%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Kagi
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Kagi's goals7/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 1 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
Search
Also tagged for
Coding
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
6
65%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Kagi
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Kagi's goals7/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Shared goals 1 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
Search
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
7
66%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Kagi
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Kagi's goals7/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 1 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
Search
Also tagged for
Travel Planning
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
8
AI in browser sidebar always ready
Input: text, images, documents, code, web pages · Output: text, images, video, code
Free planFrom $8.3/mo
62%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps
00
How the score adds up
- Each lists the other's core category39/55
- Covers Kagi's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 4 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
SearchChatbotsSummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
Grammar CheckingRewritingWritingImage GenerationVideo GenerationVideo SummariesCodingMind MappingEmail WritingPDF WorkData AnalyticsResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
9
Your AI assistant for everything
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, code
Free planFrom $8/mo
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps
00
How the score adds up
- Each lists the other's core category39/55
- Covers Kagi's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 4 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
SearchChatbotsSummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
Essay WritingGrammar CheckingRewritingWritingImage GenerationImage to ImageVideo GenerationVoice AssistantsCodingAI AgentsPDF WorkPresentations
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
10
AI across Microsoft
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, code
Free plan
61%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps
00
How the score adds up
- Each lists the other's core category39/55
- Covers Kagi's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 4 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
SearchChatbotsSummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
RewritingWritingImage GenerationVoice AssistantsCodingPDF WorkHomework HelpResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
11
Google AI Mode is a conversational way to search inside Google Search.
Input: text, images, audio, video · Output: text, apps
Mobile app
68%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Kagi
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Kagi's goals7/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 1 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
Search
Also tagged for
Research
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
12
Google's most capable AI model
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, video, code
Free planFrom $4.99/mo
59%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- Each lists the other's core category39/55
- Covers Kagi's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Shared goals 4 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
SearchChatbotsSummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
WritingImage GenerationImage to ImageVideo GenerationVideo SummariesVoice AssistantsCodingLanguage ModelsAI AgentsPDF WorkPresentationsSpreadsheets
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
13
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered chat assistant utilizing advanced AI technologies, such as OpenAI models GPT-4 and DALLE 3. These technologies enable Copilot to deliver fast, sophisticated, and acc
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, code
Free planFrom $9.99/mo
58%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- Each lists the other's core category39/55
- Covers Kagi's goals18/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Shared goals 4 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
SearchChatbotsSummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
RewritingWritingImage GenerationVoice AssistantsCodingPDF WorkHomework HelpResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
14
Businesses struggling with traditional keyword-based search can deploy AI Findr, a conversational AI system that transforms how customers discover products and information
Input: text, images, documents, web pages · Output: data, apps
Free planFrom $300/moTeams
65%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Kagi
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Kagi's goals7/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Shared goals 1 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
Search
Also tagged for
Customer Support
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
15
63%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Kagi
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Kagi's goals7/25
- Feature description similarity0/20
Shared goals 1 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
Search
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
16
David One is an AI assistant, currently in beta as David 1.0, that combines web search, memory and file tools in one chat interface.
Input: text, images, audio, video, documents · Output: text
Free planTeams
53%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- Each lists the other's core category39/55
- Covers Kagi's goals9/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
SearchChatbots
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
17
AI assistant in your browser
Input: text, documents, code, web pages · Output: text, images, code
Free planFrom $29/mo
48%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Kagi's goals13/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 3 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
ChatbotsSummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
Content RepurposingWritingImage GenerationVideo SummariesCodingMind MappingDiagramsPDF WorkHomework HelpInfographicsSocial Media PostsResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
18
AI assistant built to be helpful, harmless, and honest
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, documents, data, code, slides
Free planFrom $20/moAPI
47%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Kagi's goals13/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 3 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
ChatbotsSummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
Essay WritingRewritingWritingCodingLanguage ModelsAI AgentsDocument CreationPDF WorkPresentationsSpreadsheetsHomework HelpMath
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
19
You're bouncing between creative work and technical tasks
Input: text, images, video, documents, code · Output: text, images, video, code
Free planFrom $9.99/moAPI
47%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Kagi's goals13/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 3 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
ChatbotsSummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
Image GenerationImage to ImageVideo GenerationAPI IntegrationCodingWebsite BuildingLanguage ModelsOpen Source ModelsPDF WorkHomework HelpMathResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
20
This conversational AI platform runs on the K2
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, documents, code, slides
Free planMobile app
46%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Kagi's goals13/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Shared goals 3 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
ChatbotsSummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
WritingCodingWebsite BuildingLanguage ModelsOpen Source ModelsAI AgentsPDF WorkPresentationsSpreadsheetsHomework HelpData AnalyticsResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
21
Tencent Yuanbao is an all-purpose AI assistant from Tencent.
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, images, code
53%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- Each lists the other's core category39/55
- Covers Kagi's goals9/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
SearchChatbots
Also tagged for
WritingImage Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
22
44%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Kagi's goals9/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
SearchChatbots
Also tagged for
API IntegrationWeb ScrapingResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
23
MaxAI is a browser extension and web app that adds an AI sidebar to whatever page you have open.
Input: text, images, documents, code, web pages · Output: text, images, code
Free planFrom $12/moBrowser extensionTeams
50%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Kagi's goals13/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Shared goals 3 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
ChatbotsSummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
WritingVideo SummariesSmart Replies
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
24
A support team lead watches her Slack channel fill up with customer questions about a new product feature
Input: text, images, code · Output: text, code
Free planFrom $17/moMobile appBrowser extensionTeams
41%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Kagi's goals9/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
ChatbotsSummarizing
Also tagged for
AI Agents
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
25
Scientific answers from peer-reviewed research
Input: text · Output: text
Free planFrom $8.99/mo
41%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Kagi's goals5/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Shared goals 1 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
Search
Also tagged for
Research PapersResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
26
41%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Kagi's goals5/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 1 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
Search
Also tagged for
API IntegrationWeb ScrapingResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
27
After installing the Chrome extension, you'll see TLDRly's icon appear in your browser toolbar
Input: text, web pages · Output: text
Free planBrowser extension
44%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Kagi's goals9/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
SummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
Video Summaries
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
28
Linnk AI churns out decent summaries and translations that stick to the source material
Input: images, documents, web pages · Output: text, documents
Free planFrom $8.2/mo
41%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Kagi's goals9/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
SummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
Video SummariesPDF WorkResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
29
Brave Leo is the AI assistant built into the Brave browser.
Input: text, documents, code, web pages · Output: text, code
Free planFrom $59.99/moAPIMobile app
48%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Kagi's goals9/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
ChatbotsSummarizing
Also tagged for
Web BrowsingPDF Work
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
30
Mistral Vibe, formerly Le Chat, is Mistral's AI assistant that combines conversational chat with an agent for longer tasks and coding.
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, images, code
Free planFrom $14.99/moTeams
47%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Kagi's goals13/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Shared goals 3 of the 5 we tag Kagi for
ChatbotsSummarizingTranslation
Also tagged for
WritingImage GenerationCodingLanguage ModelsAI AgentsPDF WorkResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Best Kagi alternatives by goal
Every goal has its own ranked list — the match score is recomputed for that job alone.
At a glance: top Kagi alternatives
| Tool | Match | Input | Output | Pricing | Free plan | Rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity AI | 80% | text, images, documents, code | text, code | From $20/mo | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
| Andi | 72% | text | text | Free | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
| IAsk | 70% | text, documents, web pages | text | Freemium | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
| Brave Search | 74% | text | text | — | No | — | AI Search Engine |
| Phind | 66% | text, code | text, code | From $15/mo | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
| Komo | 65% | text | text | Free | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
Frequently asked
What is the best Kagi alternative?
Perplexity AI (80% match) is the closest alternative to Kagi: Search that gives answers instead of links. Andi (72% match) and IAsk (70% match) come next.
Is there a free alternative to Kagi?
Yes. 26 of the 30 ranked alternatives have a free plan or free tier, including Perplexity AI, Andi, IAsk.
What is the best Kagi alternative for chatting with a chatbot?
Monica ranks first for chatting with a chatbot at 83% match. See the full list of Kagi alternatives for Chatbots.
What is the best Kagi alternative for translating text?
ChatGPT Translate ranks first for translating text at 75% match. See the full list of Kagi alternatives for Translation.
What is the best Kagi alternative for summarizing text?
AI YouTube & Web Summarizer + Instant Translator | TLDRly ranks first for summarizing text at 78% match. See the full list of Kagi alternatives for Summarizing.
How is the match percentage calculated?
It measures how much of Kagi's job a tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings never change the percentage; they only break ties in the order. Lists are recomputed nightly and reviewed by editors for the most-visited tools.
How this list is ranked
The match score measures how much of Kagi's job each tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers, and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings do not change the score; they only break ties in the order.
Lists are recomputed nightly from the live catalog and reviewed by our editors for the most-visited tools. Sponsored placements are marked and sit outside the ranking.