Best Kagi alternatives in 2026
Kagi is listed under AI Assistants (free plan, paid from $5/month). The closest alternatives on Finder Atlas in 2026 are Opera Neon, Felo and You.com, with 5 more below.
8tools · pricing and features checked against each vendor’s site
Quick picks
- Closest overall
- Opera Neon
Freemium · Free plan, paid from $19.90/month
- With an API
- Felo
Freemium · Free plan, paid from $14.99/month
Kagi alternatives, compared
Opera Neon
FreemiumAI Assistants
Agentic AI browser that researches, navigates and completes web tasks for you
- Combines chat, browser actions, research and content creation in one browser rather than a separate extension.
- Neon Do shows its plan and actions in real time and can be paused or taken over.
Free plan, paid from $19.90/month · Windows, macOS
Felo
FreemiumEducation & Research
Multilingual AI search engine that also builds slides, mind maps and research reports
- 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.
Free plan, paid from $14.99/month · Web, iOS, Android · API · Mobile app
You.com
FreemiumDeveloper Tools
Real-time web search, research and answer APIs that ground AI agents in live data
- Clear per-call pricing with no seat, minimum or platform fee.
- Keyless free MCP tier (100 queries per day) makes prototyping frictionless.
Free plan, paid from $5/1K calls · Web, iOS, Android · API · Mobile app
Perplexity
FreemiumAI Assistants
AI answer engine that searches the live web and cites its sources
- Every answer links to numbered sources, so claims are easy to check
- Free plan includes search with citations
Free plan, paid from $20/month · Web, iOS, Android · API · Mobile app
Dia
FreemiumAI Assistants
An AI-native web browser that answers questions across your tabs and work apps
- 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.
Free plan, paid from $20/month · macOS, Windows
AI Assistants
xAI's AI assistant with live X and web search, image and voice tools
- Searches both X posts and the web for current information
- Free tier available without a subscription
Free plan, paid from $8/month · Web, iOS, Android · API · Mobile app
Fellou
FreemiumAI Agents
Agentic AI browser that plans and runs multi-step web tasks for you
- Shows an editable plan before executing, with approve, pause and stop controls on each step.
- Combines browser automation, deep research and local computer control in one app.
Free plan, paid from $19/month · macOS
Msty
FreemiumAI Assistants
Private AI workspace for chatting with local and online models, with your data under your control
- Permanent free Studio tier that includes local and online model chat and Knowledge Stacks.
- Data stays on the user's device, with zero product telemetry stated.
Free plan, paid from $149/year · Web, macOS, Windows · Mobile app
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest alternative to Kagi?
Opera Neon. Agentic AI browser that researches, navigates and completes web tasks for you. It is freemium (free plan, paid from $19.90/month).
Is there a free alternative to Kagi?
Yes. Opera Neon is freemium (free plan, paid from $19.90/month). Agentic AI browser that researches, navigates and completes web tasks for you
Which Kagi alternatives have an API?
Felo, You.com, Perplexity and Grok offer an API.
How are these alternatives chosen?
They share the tool's category and overlap in audiences, tags, pricing model, platforms and API availability. Some are picked by Finder Atlas editors, who add a one-line reason. Ratings come only from reviews on Finder Atlas.
Looking at Kagi itself? See its pricing, features and reviews, or browse all AI Assistants tools.