You.com

AI search engine with customizable modes and agents

Price — Free tier / $15/mo Pro / $25/mo TeamReviewed — 2026-02-19

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You.com provides AI-powered search with Smart, Genius, Research, and Create modes. Features include AI agents for complex tasks, citation-backed answers, and privacy-focused search.

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Builder

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“Too expensive for what it offers. Plenty of open-source alternatives.”

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“This is the kind of tool that makes you wonder how you worked without it.”

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“The demo is impressive but real-world usage reveals rough edges.”

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1 ship · 2 skips from the expert panel

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