You.com Search API Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, and cost analysis
You.com Search API pricing ranges from $0 to $50/per 1K queries.
You.com Search API costs Free to $50 per per 1K queries as of May 2026, with 2 plans available including a free tier. Plan: Free (trial) (free). Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
You.com Search API offers 2 pricing tiers: Free (trial), Pay-as-you-go. The Pay-as-you-go plan is agentic rag.
Compared to other ai search apis software, You.com Search API is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.
How much does You.com Search API cost?
You.com Search API Pricing Overview
You.com Search API has 2 pricing plans, including a free tier. Paid plans range from $0 to $50/per 1K queries. The Free (trial) plan is free and is best for eval. The Pay-as-you-go plan requires contacting sales for a custom quote and is designed for agentic rag.
This pricing was last verified in April 23, 2026.
How You.com Search API Pricing Compares
Compare You.com Search API pricing against top alternatives in AI Search APIs.
All You.com Search API Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free (trial) | Free | Custom | Eval |
| Pay-as-you-go | Custom | Custom | Agentic RAG |
View all features by plan
Free (trial)
- 300 queries free
- Smart Search + Research endpoints
Pay-as-you-go
- $4 per 1K Smart Search
- $50 per 1K Research queries (deep multi-step)
- Built for agents
Usage-Based Rates
Per-unit pricing for You.com Search API API usage.
Pay-as-you-go
| Item | Dimension | Unit | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| you-smart-search | request | 1K queries | $4.00 |
| you-research | request | 1K queries | $50.00 |
Compare You.com Search API vs Alternatives
Before committing to You.com Search API, compare pricing with these 3 alternatives in the same category.
How You.com Search API Pricing Compares
| Software | Starting Price | Top Price |
|---|---|---|
| You.com Search API | Free | $50/per 1K queries |
| Brave Search API | Free | $30/per 1K queries |
| Kagi Search API | Free | $25/per 1K queries |
| Perplexity Sonar API | $1/per million tokens | $15/per million tokens |
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