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Startpage vs Kagi: catalog facts
Startpage	Kagi
Free Free to use in the browser.	Paid Subscription plans start at about $5 per month.
Web, Browser extension	Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Policy against keeping search histories or profiling users Anonymous viewing of result pages	No ads in results Per-site blocking, boosting and Lenses filters
The privacy protections rest on the operator's stated policy The site may show a bot-check page before loading	Requires a paid subscription and an account Closed source
Web application, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Closed 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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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