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Startpage vs Google Search: catalog facts
Startpage	Google Search
Free Free to use in the browser.	Free Free to use, supported by advertising.
Web, Browser extension	Web
Policy against keeping search histories or profiling users Anonymous viewing of result pages	Searches a very large index of the web AI Mode allows conversational follow-up questions
The privacy protections rest on the operator's stated policy The site may show a bot-check page before loading	Results include advertising AI-generated answers can be wrong and should be checked against sources
Web application, Browser extension	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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 October 2, 2026

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