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Startpage vs Yandex Search: catalog facts
Startpage	Yandex Search
Free Free to use in the browser.	Free Free to use.
Web, Browser extension	Web
Policy against keeping search histories or profiling users Anonymous viewing of result pages	Search by text, voice or image Strong coverage of Russian-language content
The privacy protections rest on the operator's stated policy The site may show a bot-check page before loading	Results and data handling subject to Russian regulation Requires an internet connection
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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