# Dia vs Kagi

> Dia: An AI-native web browser that answers questions across your tabs and work apps
> Kagi: Ad-free, subscription-funded search engine with built-in AI assistant and summarization tools

- Dia profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/dia
- Kagi profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/kagi
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/dia-vs-kagi
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Dia and Kagi are both AI Assistants tools. Kagi scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.1 vs 7.8 out of 10), led by feature depth and performance & speed. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Dia is available on Windows and macOS. Only Kagi is available on Web, iOS and Android and offers an API.

### Choose Dia if

- You want a tool built for asking questions across tabs and connected work apps, summarizing pages and meetings, and organizing many open tabs.
- Free to download, with a $20 per month Pro plan rather than a mandatory subscription.
- AI chat can use content from open tabs and connected work apps.

### Choose Kagi if

- You want a tool built for people who want ad-free, personalizable search results and are willing to pay a subscription to get them.
- No advertising; revenue comes from subscriptions.
- Site-level raise, lower and block controls let users tune results.

## Pricing

| | Dia | Kagi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Free trial |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Dia | Kagi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chat with your tabs | Yes | Not listed |
| Connected apps | Yes | Not listed |
| Skills | Yes | Not listed |
| Morning Brief | Yes | Not listed |
| Decks and reports | Yes | Not listed |
| Live Work | Yes | Not listed |
| Splits and organized tabs | Yes | Not listed |
| Profiles | Yes | Not listed |
| Privacy controls | Yes | Not listed |
| Dia for Work | Yes | Not listed |
| Ad-free search | Not listed | Yes |
| Site personalization | Not listed | Yes |
| Lenses | Not listed | Yes |
| Kagi Assistant | Not listed | Yes |
| Quick Answer and Summarize Page | Not listed | Yes |
| Developer APIs | Not listed | Yes |
| Orion browser | Not listed | Yes |
| Kagi Translate and Kagi News | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Dia | Kagi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | No | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Dia strengths

- Free to download, with a $20 per month Pro plan rather than a mandatory subscription.
- AI chat can use content from open tabs and connected work apps.
- Frequent releases: Mac v1.52.0 and v1.53.0 shipped in October 2026.
- Separate profiles keep work and personal tabs and AI context apart.
- Dia for Work provides SAML SSO, MDM policies and a SOC 2 Type II examination.

## Dia limitations

- Desktop only; no publicly released iOS or Android app.
- Windows version is new (v1.0 on October 6, 2026) and trails the Mac version.
- Free-tier AI usage limits are not published, and the site has no public pricing page.
- Several workflow features depend on connected work apps and a work-focused setup.

## Kagi strengths

- No advertising; revenue comes from subscriptions.
- Site-level raise, lower and block controls let users tune results.
- Lenses give quick topic-specific filtering such as Academic or Forums.
- Ultimate bundles access to Claude, GPT and Gemini models in Assistant.
- Public APIs and an MCP server support developer use.
- Transparent funding history published by the company.

## Kagi limitations

- No permanent free tier: the trial is limited to 100 searches.
- The $5 Starter plan caps searches at 300 per month, which users report running out of quickly.
- Reviewers report that lens use and loading more results can count as extra searches.
- Full AI model access requires the $25 Ultimate plan.

## FAQ

**Is Dia better than Kagi?**

It depends on your workflow. Dia is built for asking questions across tabs and connected work apps, summarizing pages and meetings, and organizing many open tabs. Kagi is built for people who want ad-free, personalizable search results and are willing to pay a subscription to get them.

**What are the key feature differences between Dia and Kagi?**

Dia: An AI-native web browser that answers questions across your tabs and work apps. Kagi: Ad-free, subscription-funded search engine with built-in AI assistant and summarization tools.

**Does Dia or Kagi have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Dia is freemium and Kagi is free trial, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Dia or Kagi?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.