You.com
AI search with selectable models and a research mode.
Overview
A search assistant that lets you pick the underlying model and switch between quick answers and deeper research modes. The model choice is the differentiator — useful when you want a specific model's behaviour against live web results.
Key features
Model selection
Choose which model answers.
Research mode
Multi-step search with a written summary.
Citations
Sources linked on every claim.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Limited queries |
| Pro | $20/mo | Model selection, higher limits |
| Team | $25/user/mo | Shared workspace |
Pricing last checked: Aug 17, 2026. Always confirm current pricing on the official site.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Pick the model rather than accepting the house one
- Citations on answers
Cons
- Smaller index and weaker ranking than Perplexity in practice
- Free tier limits arrive quickly
Who it's not for
A recommendation is only worth something if it says who should skip the tool. You.com is a poor fit if:
- Anyone happy with a single default model
- Offline research
- Fully citation-audited academic work
Privacy & your data
Queries are processed in the cloud and may be retained; check the current data controls. Citations link to sources — open them before quoting.
Policies change. This summary reflects our last review — the vendor's current privacy policy is always the authority.
Integrations
How to use
Try it before you pay
Start on the free tier or trial and run one real task end to end — not a demo prompt. That is the only way to tell whether it fits how you actually work.
Check the limits that bite
Find the constraint that will matter at your volume: generation credits, seats, export quality or rate limits. It is usually not the headline price.
Decide in a week
Set a date to keep or cancel. Tools that survive on 'I might use it later' are how subscription costs quietly accumulate.
FAQs
- Is there a free version?
- Yes — Free on the Free plan.
- Can I use the output commercially?
- Generally yes on paid plans, but rights differ by tier and change over time. Check the vendor's current terms for your specific plan before client work.
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Perplexity
8.3AI answer engine that cites its sources.
Verdict: The best tool for sourced, verifiable answers. For research and fact-finding it beats general assistants; for long-form writing or coding it isn't trying to compete.
Search academic papers and see where the evidence actually lands.