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You.com

AI search engine with customizable modes and agents

PriceFree tier / $15/mo Pro / $25/mo TeamReviewed2026-02-19

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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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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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