Imagine a world where your search engine doesn’t sell your data or bombard you with ads. Welcome to Kagi – the privacy-first search engine that’s flipping the script on how we interact with the web. And now, its crown jewel, the AI Assistant, is no longer just for the elite Ultimate subscribers. That’s right, folks – it’s rolling out to all tiers, including the free trial! 🎉
For the uninitiated, Kagi (Japanese for “key”) is like the VIP lounge of search engines. Instead of paying with your privacy, you pay with your wallet. And what do you get? A sleek, ad-free experience with your data locked up tighter than Fort Knox. But here’s the kicker: Kagi’s AI Assistant isn’t just another chatbot. It’s a multi-model powerhouse, giving you the keys to a range of LLMs for both chit-chat and web-searching wizardry. 🔥
Switch to Assistant mode, and you’re greeted with a chat interface that’s as intuitive as it is powerful. Choose your AI model from a drop-down, toggle web access on or off, and voilà – you’re either chatting offline or getting hyperlinked, AI-generated answers to your burning questions. And because Kagi is user-funded, it’s constantly evolving, adding polished features that make Google look like a dusty old encyclopedia. 📚
Now, let’s talk tiers. The Ultimate plan ($25/month) is the Rolls-Royce option – unlimited searches and access to the crème de la crème of AI models. But let’s be real, most of us aren’t searching 100 times a month. The Starter plan ($5/month for 300 searches) is probably your sweet spot. Want unlimited searches without the top-tier AI models? The Professional plan ($10/month) has your back. And yes, even the free trial lets you dip your toes in with 100 searches. Plus, Kagi’s “Fair Pricing” means you only pay for what you use. Skip a month? Get a credit. How’s that for customer-friendly? 💖
In a world where “free” often means “we’re selling your data,” Kagi’s model is a breath of fresh air. It’s not just a search engine; it’s a statement. And I, for one, am here for it. Signing up to test the waters – who’s with me? 🚀
