# Felo vs Kagi

> Felo: Multilingual AI search engine that also builds slides, mind maps and research reports
> Kagi: Ad-free, subscription-funded search engine with built-in AI assistant and summarization tools

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

## Verdict

Felo is listed under Education & Research and Kagi under AI Assistants. Kagi scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.1 vs 7.7 out of 10), led by feature depth and performance & speed. Both have a free plan or trial.

### Choose Felo if

- You want a tool built for cited multilingual web research, quickly turning a topic into a slide deck, and users who want search plus generation tools under one subscription.
- Permanent free plan with 200 credits per day and no credit card required.
- Combines cited search with slides, images, video and agents in one subscription.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Felo | Kagi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Search with Citations | Yes | Not listed |
| Multilingual Support | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Slides | Yes | Not listed |
| Deep Research | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Image and Video Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| LiveDoc | Yes | Not listed |
| Developer API | 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 | Felo | Kagi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Felo strengths

- Permanent free plan with 200 credits per day and no credit card required.
- Combines cited search with slides, images, video and agents in one subscription.
- Pro plan at about $15 per month includes API access.
- Multilingual focus, including Japanese-language accuracy.
- Available on web, iOS and Android.

## Felo limitations

- Credit-based usage makes real limits harder to predict than fixed quotas.
- Free plan excludes AI Slides, AI Designer, custom agents, video and the API.
- Pro credits do not roll over between billing cycles.
- Current pricing is rendered dynamically and older published plan descriptions (search counts) differ from the new credit model.

## 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 Felo better than Kagi?**

It depends on your workflow. Felo is built for cited multilingual web research, quickly turning a topic into a slide deck, and users who want search plus generation tools under one subscription. 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 Felo and Kagi?**

Felo: Multilingual AI search engine that also builds slides, mind maps and research reports. Kagi: Ad-free, subscription-funded search engine with built-in AI assistant and summarization tools.

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

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

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

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