Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 0 USD / month | $10 credits per month plus $10 onboarding bonus; 10 QPS, 50 agent concurrency |
Prices copied from Exa pricing, checked October 12, 2026. Currency as shown by the vendor; taxes may apply.
Is there a free plan?
There is a free trial. Free Starter plan with $10 in credits per month plus a $10 onboarding bonus, no payment method required; includes MCP server access and access to all endpoints, limited to 10 search queries per second and 50 agent concurrency.
Compared with alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tavily | 0.008 USD | yes | APIs & models |
 You.com | 1 USD | yes | APIs & models |
 Firecrawl | 16 USD/mo | yes | APIs & models |
 Claude Platform (Anthropic API) | 2 USD input / 10 USD output | no | APIs & models |
 Weaviate | 30 USD/mo | yes | APIs & models |
 Pinecone | 20 USD/mo | yes | APIs & models |
FAQ
How much is Exa per month?
See the table above.
Does Exa have a free plan?
There is a free trial. Free Starter plan with $10 in credits per month plus a $10 onboarding bonus, no payment method required; includes MCP server access and access to all endpoints, limited to 10 search queries per second and 50 agent concurrency.