Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 0 USD | 100 Web Search API queries/day via MCP, no API key or account |
| Web Search API Standard (pay as you go) | 5 USD / one-time | per 1,000 calls; no minimums, no seats, no platform fee; auto top-up |
| Contents API | 1 USD / one-time | per 1,000 pages |
| Answer API | 5 USD / one-time | per 1,000 calls |
| Research Lite | 12 USD / one-time | per 1,000 calls; single-pass factual lookups |
| Research Standard | 50 USD / one-time | per 1,000 calls |
Prices copied from You.com pricing, checked October 12, 2026. Currency as shown by the vendor; taxes may apply.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, there is a free plan. 100 Web Search API queries per day via MCP, with no API key, account or credit card needed. The pricing page also mentions $100 of free credit equal to 20,000 searches.
Compared with alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tavily | 0.008 USD | yes | APIs & models |
 Firecrawl | 16 USD/mo | yes | APIs & models |
 Pinecone | 20 USD/mo | yes | APIs & models |
 Ollama | 20 USD/mo | yes | APIs & models |
FAQ
How much is You.com per month?
The cheapest paid plan is 1 USD.
Does You.com have a free plan?
Yes, there is a free plan. 100 Web Search API queries per day via MCP, with no API key, account or credit card needed. The pricing page also mentions $100 of free credit equal to 20,000 searches.