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Kagi vs DuckDuckGo Search: catalog facts
Kagi	DuckDuckGo Search
Paid Subscription plans start at about $5 per month.	Free Free to use, supported by non-tracking ads.
Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	Web, Browser extension
No ads in results Per-site blocking, boosting and Lenses filters	No account needed and no search profiling Easy to set as default in any browser
Requires a paid subscription and an account Closed source	Search service itself is closed source Shows ads alongside results
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension	Web application, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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