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Kagi vs Perplexity: catalog facts
Kagi	Perplexity
Paid Subscription plans start at about $5 per month.	Freemium Free to use, with a paid Pro tier for more advanced search.
Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	Web
No ads in results Per-site blocking, boosting and Lenses filters	Answers include citations to sources Follow-up questions keep context
Requires a paid subscription and an account Closed source	AI answers can still misread or misstate sources Advanced features sit behind a paid tier
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension	Web application
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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