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Perplexity vs Kagi: catalog facts
Perplexity	Kagi
Freemium Free to use, with a paid Pro tier for more advanced search.	Paid Subscription plans start at about $5 per month.
Web	Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Answers include citations to sources Follow-up questions keep context	No ads in results Per-site blocking, boosting and Lenses filters
AI answers can still misread or misstate sources Advanced features sit behind a paid tier	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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