Kagi review: Paid, ad-free search engine with site ranking controls, an AI Assistant and an API
Paid, ad-free search engine with site ranking controls, an AI Assistant and an API
Starts at $5/mo, free plan: no, free trial: Trial plan with 100 searches and 100 Kagi Assistant interactions, prices checked on October 30, 2026.
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What Kagi does
Kagi is a paid search engine that pulls results from other search engines, re-ranks them and filters out spam. It removes ads, trackers and sponsored content, and the company says it is funded by its users rather than by advertising.
The main selling point is control over what you see. You can rank sites up or down, block sites entirely, narrow results with Search Lenses, and use SlopStop to hide AI-generated images. Bangs are shortcuts that send a query straight to another site, and ending a query with a question mark triggers a Quick Answer summary with sources. Kagi also lists related tools, including Assistant, Translate, News, Summarize, Maps and the Orion Browser.
For individuals, the pricing page lists a Trial with 100 searches and 100 Assistant interactions, then Starter at $5 per month with 300 searches, Professional at $10 per month with unlimited searches, and Ultimate at $25 per month with unlimited searches plus Research mode and flagship AI models. Prices are shown plus sales tax. An annual option is labelled 10% off, but the page gives no yearly per-month figure. Months in which you do not use your plan are credited toward the next one. Family and Team tabs exist, but their prices are not shown in the text.
Developers can also use a Search API aimed at AI agents, priced per thousand calls.
- Re-ranked results with ads and sponsored spam removed
- Rank up, rank down or block sites
- Search Lenses
- SlopStop to hide AI-generated images
- Quick Answer summaries with sources
- Bangs shortcuts to other sites
- Search API for AI agents
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Pros and cons
Pros
- No ads, trackers or sponsored content in results, according to the vendor
- You can rank sites up or down, block them, or limit results with Search Lenses
- Unused months are credited toward the next billing cycle
- Includes a Search API priced per call, plus tools such as Assistant and Translate
Cons
- No ongoing free plan; the Trial is limited to 100 searches
- Starter plan is capped at 300 searches
- Prices are listed plus sales tax
- Annual billing is labelled 10% off but no per-month yearly price is shown
- Assistant access is subject to a Fair Use Policy
Our take
Kagi suits people who are willing to pay to get ads and tracking out of search and who want to tune which sites rank. The pricing page also does not state a yearly per-month price, so check the final cost before committing. Assistant access is covered by a Fair Use Policy, so heavy AI users should read its terms. Developers building agents can use the separate pay-per-call API.
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Kagi pricing
| Plan | Monthly billing | Annual billing (per month) | Limits / what’s included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial | — | — | 100 searches and 100 Kagi Assistant interactions |
| Starter per month, plus sales tax | $5 | — | 300 searches; Kagi Assistant with Quick mode |
| Professional per month, plus sales tax | $10 | — | Unlimited searches; Kagi Assistant with Quick mode and a larger monthly usage allowance |
| Ultimate per month, plus sales tax | $25 | — | Unlimited searches; Kagi Assistant with Research mode and flagship models |
Free trial: Trial plan with 100 searches and 100 Kagi Assistant interactions. Free plan: no.
Prices checked on on the official Kagi pricing page. “—” = not published.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Kagi cost?
For individuals, Starter is $5 per month, Professional is $10 per month and Ultimate is $25 per month, each plus sales tax. The page shows an annual option labelled 10% off but gives no yearly per-month price.
What happens if I do not use my plan for a month?
Kagi says it automatically credits your account for that month, and the credit covers your next billing cycle.
Does Kagi have an API?
Yes. It offers a Search API for AI agents, priced at $12 per 1,000 searches, and an Extract API at $4 per 1,000 extracts.
Can I pay with PayPal or Bitcoin?
Kagi supports PayPal and OpenNode, a Bitcoin payment processor. These methods top up your account with credits rather than creating a subscription.
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