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Google Search vs Kagi: catalog facts
Google SearchKagi
Free

Free to use, supported by advertising.

Paid

Subscription plans start at about $5 per month.

Web Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
  • Searches a very large index of the web
  • AI Mode allows conversational follow-up questions
  • No ads in results
  • Per-site blocking, boosting and Lenses filters
  • Results include advertising
  • AI-generated answers can be wrong and should be checked against sources
  • Requires a paid subscription and an account
  • Closed source
Web application Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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