Andi AI

Andi AI pairs search results with AI-generated answers synthesized from sources, with tools to summarize pages, explain topics simply and generate text from search results. The company says its Trantora index evaluates billions of web pages for meaning and credibility, assigning scores based on more than 450 data points per page. For anonymous search, Andi says searches are not logged, history and settings stay in the browser, and tracking technology and cookies are not used. It also says data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Andi is available on the web, Android, iOS and as a browser extension, and offers API access for search features in products, research tools, AI agents and RAG pipelines. API documentation describes a hosted MCP server and compatibility with Google Custom Search and OpenSearch standards. Search is free forever; Developer API access starts free with $5 in included credit, while the Team plan costs $49/month. Account features are not currently offered in the EU or UK, and servers are in the United States.

Andi combines consumer search tools with API access for developers. Its location and account-feature limits matter for users in the EU and UK.

It suits people who want AI-assisted web search and summaries, as well as developers adding search to products or research tools. People in the EU or UK should note account features are unavailable there.

Andi AI combines consumer search with an API for products that need web search. It suits curious readers and developers who want AI answers alongside results, but its EU and UK account limits and US-based servers may rule it out for some.

Unlimited free searches make the consumer product easy to try, while API teams get a clear path from free credits to a paid plan with seats, rate limits, and support.

Overview

Andi presents synthesized answers beside the search results they draw on, so readers can get oriented and then continue exploring. Its proprietary Trantora index analyzes billions of web pages for meaning and credibility, scoring more than 450 data points per page. That focus on interpreting pages gives Andi a distinct search approach, though the results remain central to exploring a topic.

The search tools include AI answers, article and web-page summaries, simple explanations, and text generation from search results. Deep research mode is also available. Andi was founded in 2021 and launched publicly in 2023. Its operator, LazyWeb Inc., lists an address in San Francisco.

Key features

• Search and summaries: Answers, summaries, and simple explanations offer several ways to get a first understanding of a topic. They suit readers who want help navigating web material while keeping search results in view.
• Privacy: For anonymous search, Andi says it does not log searches or use tracking technology or cookies; search history and settings stay in the browser. It says data is encrypted in transit and at rest and that it uses industry-standard security practices. Account features are unavailable in the EU and UK, and its servers are in the United States, which makes its location and account limits central considerations for those users.
• Developer access: The Search API is aimed at AI agents, RAG pipelines, research tools, and product search features. A hosted MCP server and compatibility with Google Custom Search and OpenSearch standards give developers integration options. The value depends on needing search inside a product; consumer search alone does not require API access.

Pricing

Andi Search — free forever: Unlimited searches, reading, summarizing, explaining, AI text generation, and basic Discord support. This is the strongest fit for individual searchers: there is no search quota, though support is basic.

Developer — free to start: Includes $5 in free credit, one API key, a 10 req/s rate limit, prepaid credits and auto top-up, and standard support. It is a low-commitment way to begin building, but its single key and lower rate limit are aimed at individual developers rather than a team.

Team — $49/month: Includes $50/month in credits, a 10% discount, auto top-up, up to five API keys, a 25 req/s rate limit, up to five team members, and priority email support. The included credits and higher limits make it the relevant step for small API teams; the monthly price may be difficult to justify for occasional or personal API use.

Enterprise — custom pricing: Adds volume pricing, unlimited API keys, custom rate limits, zero data retention, and dedicated support. It is for organizations that need those controls and support arrangements, with cost determined by custom pricing.

Platforms

Andi lists Android, iOS, web, browser extension, and API platforms. The site identifies a browser extension, but no separate mobile apps; its Android and iOS availability should not be confused with a stated standalone app offering.

Who it's for

Andi is a good fit for people who want AI-assisted search, summaries, and explanations without a paid consumer plan, and for developers embedding search in AI or research products. API teams that need multiple keys, more throughput, and priority support have a defined $49/month plan. Users in the EU or UK, or anyone who requires servers outside the United States, should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Unlimited consumer searches and the reading, summary, explanation, and text-generation tools are free forever, so regular search does not require a subscription.
• Pro: API plans scale from $5 in free credit to a team tier with up to five keys, five members, and a 25 req/s limit.
• Pro: Anonymous searches stay unlogged, with browser-stored history and settings and no tracking technology or cookies for anonymous search.
• Con: Account features are not offered in the EU or UK, and servers are in the United States.
• Con: The free API tier has one key and a 10 req/s limit; teams needing more begin at $49/month.
• Con: Enterprise pricing is custom, so organizations cannot assess its cost from a fixed monthly price.

Alternatives

AI Search Engines is the broader category for readers comparing search tools.

• Perplexity is a comparable freemium search option across Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Its Pro plan is $20 per month, while its free plan has limited daily use; choose it if those platforms or a lower stated paid price suit you better.
• Consensus is a freemium alternative available on Android, iOS, web, and as an extension. Its free tier includes unlimited paper searches, limited Pro messages, three deep reviews and ten study snapshots per month, plus 30 API and MCP calls; it suits readers whose work centers on papers and study tools.
• Felo Search is a freemium option for Android, iOS, and web, with five professional searches per day on its free plan. Consider it if those platforms and a daily professional-search allowance fit your needs.
• Genspark Design has a free plan with 100 credits per day and supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Its name and stated plan make it an option to consider when design is your focus.
• SciSpace is a freemium extension and web option with a free Basic plan of 100 monthly credits. Choose it if that credit-based plan and its listed platforms fit your use.
• Yahoo Scout is free to try and use, with no paid subscription required at launch; some features require a Yahoo account. It is an alternative for readers who want a free search service and are comfortable with that account condition.
• You.com offers a free plan with 100 queries per day and a Contents API priced at $1.00 per 1k pages. Consider it if its daily query allowance or page-priced API better fits your workload.
• Arc Search is a free mobile browser available on Android and iOS, as well as desktop platforms; consider it if a mobile browser is what you want.

Verdict

Andi is an easy recommendation for individual readers who want unlimited free AI-assisted search and for developers who need an API with a free starting tier and a defined small-team plan. Its strongest reasons to look elsewhere are the EU and UK account restriction, US-based servers, or API needs that do not justify the $49/month Team plan.