Best AI Search Engines in 2026
Updated
28ranked
0free plans on this page
$2.50/molowest paid tier
8 Oct 2026last checked
Input list AI Search Engines 3 channels on this page · 16 of 24 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromCitation formatDeep research modeSource filtersBrowser extensionMobile appsAPI access Spec sheet Score
26 Brave Search Free planYesPaid from$3/moCitation formatDeep research modeYesSource filtersYesBrowser extensionMobile appsbothAPI accessYes 6/8spec lines stated 6.3
27 Iris.ai Free planYesPaid fromCitation formatDeep research modeSource filtersYesBrowser extensionMobile appsAPI access 2/8spec lines stated 6.2
28 Kagi Search Free planNoPaid from$5/moCitation formatsource listDeep research modeYesSource filtersYesBrowser extensionYesMobile appsandroidAPI accessYes 8/8spec lines stated 6.2
Compare all 3 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Citation format | Deep research mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Brave Search | 6.3 | $2.50/mo | Yes | 3 /mo | Yes | |
| 27 | Iris.ai | 6.2 | Yes | ||||
| 28 | Kagi Search | 6.2 | $4.50/mo | No | 5 /mo | source_list | Yes |