Side by side
| Feature | Perplexity | Kagi |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI answer engine giving sourced, real-time answers to questions, with a Computer mode for delegating work. | Ad-free, privacy-focused search engine and AI assistant, funded by user subscriptions, for people who want search results without tracking or ads. |
| Price from | not listed | 5 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | trial |
| Platforms | web | web, ios, android, mac, windows, chrome |
| API | not stated | yes |
Perplexity: key features
- AI answers with cited sources
- Real-time web information
- Computer mode for delegated projects
- Projects and sessions for organizing work
- Automations
- Model selection
Kagi: key features
- Ad-free search results with anti-tracking
- Customizable ranking and filters
- Kagi Assistant with multiple AI models grounded in search results
- Orion Browser with built-in ad and tracker blocking
- Kagi Translate for 240+ languages
- Kagi Summarize for custom article summaries
FAQ
Is Perplexity or Kagi better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Perplexity and Kagi free?
Perplexity: Yes, there is a free plan. Meta description describes Perplexity as free; plan limits are not stated in the text. Kagi: There is a free trial. Trial plan with 100 searches and 100 Kagi Assistant interactions; free use of 150 searches, Orion Browser, Kagi Translate and the Small Web.