I haven't used DuckDuckGo. My understanding is they might not track you like Google does but you still get ads in your search results. So they're not paid for by the user, open-source, or self-hosted, which disqualifies them from this list.
The display minimal, unobtrusive ads, which are clearly marked and contribute to keeping the service free. They respect user privacy by not tracking users and provide an option to disable ads in the settings as stated. While not open-source or self-hosted, DuckDuckGo’s commitment to privacy and user control makes it a strong choice for privacy-conscious users.
So, from my understanding, the only difference is that you don’t have to pay for DuckDuckGo. Sorry if that disqualifies them. I thought of them as a valid alternative here.
I’ve just signed up for a Kagi trial and am excited to test their service.
Edit: I gave Kagi a try and just reached their free tier limit. Honestly, it didn't quite live up to my expectations, especially considering the pricing; the search results were not better than what I get with DuckDuckGo and nothing else really stood out. Also, having to link my search history to an account is a big downside for me. But of course, everyone has their own preferences, so what didn't work for me might be ideal for someone else.
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I haven't used DuckDuckGo. My understanding is they might not track you like Google does but you still get ads in your search results. So they're not paid for by the user, open-source, or self-hosted, which disqualifies them from this list.
The display minimal, unobtrusive ads, which are clearly marked and contribute to keeping the service free. They respect user privacy by not tracking users and provide an option to disable ads in the settings as stated. While not open-source or self-hosted, DuckDuckGo’s commitment to privacy and user control makes it a strong choice for privacy-conscious users.
So, from my understanding, the only difference is that you don’t have to pay for DuckDuckGo. Sorry if that disqualifies them. I thought of them as a valid alternative here.
Kagi has no ads, ever. That’s the differentiator for me. I’m paying for my own search results, so they’re incentivized to show me the ones I want.
I’ve just signed up for a Kagi trial and am excited to test their service.
Edit: I gave Kagi a try and just reached their free tier limit. Honestly, it didn't quite live up to my expectations, especially considering the pricing; the search results were not better than what I get with DuckDuckGo and nothing else really stood out. Also, having to link my search history to an account is a big downside for me. But of course, everyone has their own preferences, so what didn't work for me might be ideal for someone else.