According to AI Tier List, Arc Search and Kagi Search are both rated Tier B. The better choice depends on your specific use case.
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Tier B | Tier B |
| Rating | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| Pricing | Free | Paid |
| Category | AI Search Engine | AI Search Engine |
| Best For | browser, ai-assistant, summarization, web-search | privacy, search-engine, ai-summarization, ad-free, personalized-search |
Innovative 'Browse for Me' search experience, Mobile optimization, Clean UI/UX, Fast information summarization
Decreased development momentum for desktop version, Lack of versatility, Limited cross-platform support
Privacy-focused, Ad-free search, AI summarization, Personalized results, AI agent integration (MCP)
Paid service, Low market share, Limited free trial, Relatively fewer Korean search results
