Google AI Mode vs Yahoo Scout
Google AI Mode
google.comYahoo Scout
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| Figure | Google AI Mode | Yahoo Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · AI Search Engines | 8.1 (#10) | 8.0 (#12) |
| Account requirement | Gemini 3 Pro in AI Mode requires a personal Google Account managed by the user. | A Yahoo account sign-in is required to see current Scout chat threads. |
| Audience | Google describes AI Mode as useful for complex questions, comparisons, research, learning, planning and creative projects. | Yahoo says Scout is intended for adult users. |
| Availability | AI Mode is available through google.com/ai, Google Search and the Google app in listed countries and languages. | Yahoo says Scout is available in beta to all users. |
Plans
Google AI Mode
- Google AI Plus$4.99 a month
- Google AI Pro$19.99 a month
- Google AI Ultra$200 a month
In their own words
Google AI Mode
Google AI Mode has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Yahoo Scout
Yahoo Scout is an AI answer and discovery engine that draws on Yahoo properties, licensed content partners, and the wider web. It returns summaries, explanations, and other responses with visuals, context, citations, and links to sources. Example tasks include planning, brainstorming, creating, and comparing. Follow-up questions stay in threads and use earlier messages for context. Scout is available in beta on desktop and mobile web and in the Yahoo Search apps for iOS and Android. It also appears across Yahoo Mail, Search, News, Sports, Shopping, and Finance, with features such as email summaries, shopping recommendations, and stock-related insights. MyScout lets users arrange a homepage with topic and Yahoo update tiles. Many features work without an account, while signing in unlocks personalization and saved preferences; a Yahoo account is required to view current chat threads. Yahoo says Scout is intended for adults and can make mistakes, and advises against relying on it for professional advice. The free service has no paid subscription requirement at launch.