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Scira vs Kagi: catalog facts
Scira	Kagi
Free Free to self-host; you supply your own AI model and search API keys.	Paid Subscription plans start at about $5 per month.
Web, Self-hosted	Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Cited answers from web search Docker and docker-compose files for self-hosting	No ads in results Per-site blocking, boosting and Lenses filters
Needs external AI model and search API keys Self-hosting requires some technical setup	Requires a paid subscription and an account Closed source
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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