# Grok vs Kagi

> Grok: xAI's AI assistant with live X and web search, image and voice tools
> Kagi: Ad-free, subscription-funded search engine with built-in AI assistant and summarization tools

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

## Verdict

Grok and Kagi are both AI Assistants tools. Both have a free plan or trial.

### Choose Grok if

- You want a tool built for questions that need current information from X and the web.
- Searches both X posts and the web for current information.
- Free tier available without a 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Grok | Kagi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Search | Yes | Not listed |
| Chat and Reasoning | Yes | Not listed |
| File and Image Analysis | Yes | Not listed |
| Grok Imagine | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice Mode | Yes | Not listed |
| Conversation Import | Yes | Not listed |
| Shared Subscription | Yes | Not listed |
| xAI 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 | Grok | Kagi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Grok strengths

- Searches both X posts and the web for current information
- Free tier available without a subscription
- Image and video generation in the same app as chat
- Separate API with long context windows (up to 1M tokens on some models)
- Real-time voice mode in the mobile apps

## Grok limitations

- Free usage is capped, and xAI does not publish the exact limit
- Usage limits are given only as multiples of the Plus plan, not as fixed numbers
- Answers drawing on X posts can reflect unverified social content
- The App Store rates the app 16+ because of mature themes

## 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 Grok better than Kagi?**

It depends on your workflow. Grok is built for questions that need current information from X and the web. 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 Grok and Kagi?**

Grok: xAI's AI assistant with live X and web search, image and voice tools. Kagi: Ad-free, subscription-funded search engine with built-in AI assistant and summarization tools. Grok is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

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

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

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

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