You.com has a free tier; paid plans start at $15/mo (Pro).
Listed tiers: Pro $15/mo, Pro Annual $144/yr, Free $0; Pro: Unlimited AI searches.
Free tier: Yes; Free trial: Yes.
Best for
You.com is best for researchers, journalists, and analysts who need cited, up-to-date answers rather than creative drafts. It is ideal when accuracy and source verification matter more than open-ended conversation.
Key strengths
- Privacy-first search with no tracking by default
- Users can choose and compare underlying models
- Strong for coding queries and technical research
- Personalized results improve over time without selling data
Trade-offs
- Smaller index and brand recognition than Google or Perplexity
- Free tier limits can feel restrictive
- Some advanced agents require higher tiers
- Fewer enterprise/workspace integrations than competitors
Plans
You.com Pro
$15.00 / monthly
Free trial available
- Unlimited AI searches
- Model choice
- Personal mode
- Faster responses
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You.com Pro Annual
$144.00 / annual
Free trial available
- Same as Pro monthly
- Discounted annual rate
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You.com Free
Free
- Privacy-first search
- Basic AI answers
- Ad-free by default
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Frequently asked questions
What You.com plans are listed?
You.com Pro: $15/month; You.com Pro Annual: $144/year; You.com Free: $0 (free tier).
Does You.com have a listed free tier?
Listed free tiers: You.com Free.
Does You.com have a listed free trial?
A free trial is recorded for You.com Pro, You.com Pro Annual.
What features and limits are recorded for You.com?
You.com Pro: Unlimited AI searches; Model choice; Personal mode; Faster responses; Single user focus. You.com Pro Annual: Same as Pro monthly; Discounted annual rate; Billed annually. You.com Free: Privacy-first search; Basic AI answers; Ad-free by default; Limited pro searches per day; Fewer model options.