Kagi review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Kagi bundles search, a browser and an ad blocker, so it suits readers who want a single private tool across several categories instead of separate subscriptions. Entry pricing starts at $5, under the site median of €6.84, and the free plan is small enough to outgrow quickly.
Key facts
- Best for
- Readers who want search, a browser and an ad blocker in a single subscription.
- Price from
- $5 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan limits
- 100 total searches and 100 AI interactions (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android, Browser-extension, Macos (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Logging policy
- No analytics or telemetry, no click tracking on results; queries logged only temporarily for debugging, not linked to an account (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Jurisdiction
- US (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Open source
- No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Privacy tool type
- Search, Browser, Ad-blocker (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Kagi Inc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2018 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Free
- Official website
- kagi.com
Secure email
- Price from
- $5 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan limits
- 100 total searches and 100 AI interactions (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Jurisdiction
- US (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Open source
- No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Kagi Inc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2018 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Free
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App StoreGoogle Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers search, browser and ad blocker in a single subscription, so search, browser and ad blocking are billed together.
- A free plan is listed, capped at 100 total searches and 100 AI interactions, which is enough to sample the service.
- Paid plans start at $5, under the €6.84 median entry price across the brands compared.
- Available on web, ios and android, spanning the web, mobile apps and a browser extension.
Cons
- Open source is no, against 56.6% of the brands compared being open source.
- The free plan stops at 100 total searches and 100 AI interactions, so daily searchers need a paid plan starting at $5.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only.
Who it suits
- Readers who want search, a browser and an ad blocker billed together, as listed in search, browser and ad blocker.
- Users on the clients in web, ios and android who prefer a company registered in the US market, run as Kagi Inc..
- People who search often enough to pass 100 total searches and 100 AI interactions quickly and accept a paid plan starting at $5.
Who should look elsewhere
- EasyOptOuts, listed at $19.99, for anyone put off by the higher entry point.
- Apple Hide My Email at $0.99 or Apple Inc. at $0.99, if a lower entry price matters more than search, browser and ad blocking in a single subscription.
Core features
Kagi ships on web, ios and android, so the same product covers a browser extension, mobile apps and the web. A free plan is available, and its ceiling is 100 total searches and 100 AI interactions. That is enough to judge the results and the interface, and enough for a reader who searches now and then, but not for daily use.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Kagi cost to start?+
Paid plans start at $5, below the median entry price of €6.84 across the brands compared. A free plan is also listed, so a short test costs nothing, though the paid figure is the ongoing cost for regular searchers.
What does the Kagi free plan include?+
A free plan is available and its limits are 100 total searches and 100 AI interactions. Past that ceiling, use moves to a paid plan starting at $5, so the free tier suits a trial rather than a long term habit. Free plans appear on 72.3% of the brands here.
Which devices and apps does Kagi run on?+
Kagi is available on web, ios and android. That covers the web app, the iOS and Android apps, a browser extension and macOS, so readers can pick the client that suits the device already in use rather than adding another.
Who is behind Kagi and which country does it operate in?+
Kagi is run by Kagi Inc., founded in 2018 and based in the United States. Its jurisdiction is US, which is the detail to check for readers who want a company registered in a known market.
What does Kagi log about my searches?+
The logging policy states no analytics or telemetry and no click tracking on results. Queries are kept only temporarily for debugging and are not linked to an account, so nothing ties a search back to a person. Kagi is listed under search, browser and ad blocker on this page.
Is Kagi open source?+
Open source is no, so the code behind the search index and the browser tools cannot be read by outsiders. Open source brands account for 47.5% of the private browser search field, so readers who weight that can look there instead.
How do I get help from Kagi?+
Support runs on email, help centre and community, so email, a help centre and a community forum carry the load. A help centre is the most common support route across the brands compared, on 95.4%, which puts Kagi's mix in line with the field.
Sources
- help.kagi.com/kagi/company checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Legal entity, Open source
“Kagi (pronounced kah-gee) was founded in 2018 by Vladimir Prelovac in Palo Alto, CA.”
- help.kagi.com/kagi/plans/plan-types.html checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free plan limits, Price from
“The Trial plan is limited to 100 total searches and 100 AI interactions with standard models.”
- help.kagi.com/kagi/support-and-community checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Feel free to email our customer support at support@kagi.com... We have a Kagi Community Discord server... KagiFeedback.org”
- kagi.com checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Privacy tool type
“Search without ads, block invasive trackers... Orion Browser: Browse with zero surveillance thanks to built-in ad-blocking and anti-tracking protection.”
- kagi.com/assets checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Platforms
“Orion browser beta for macOS/iOS with Kagi built-in; Kagi for Safari; Kagi for Google Chrome; Kagi for Firefox”
- kagi.com/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free plan, Pricing model
“Trial 100 searches Free”
- kagi.com/privacy checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Jurisdiction, Logging policy
“These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Kagi concerning the Services and are governed by the laws of the state of Delaware, U.S.A.”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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