In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Only Qwen has a free plan.
- Both run on the same kinds of device (web, phone app).
Side by side
The details.
| Kagi Assistant | Qwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Kagi · United States | Alibaba · China |
| What it says it is | “Kagi Assistant combines the top large language models (LLMs) with optional results from Kagi Search” | “With a single command, it can generate a full research report” |
| Free plan | NoNo free plan; a free Trial is capped at 100 searches and 100 Assistant interactions. "Assistant is available to all members." | YesSCMP (2026-08-11): "The Qwen chatbot remains free to use." |
| Plans | Trial: freeStarter: $5 a monthProfessional: $10 a monthUltimate: $25 a month | Qwen chatbot: freeQwenWork (office assistant): not in US$ |
| Runs on | web, mobile apps | mobile app, web |
| Latest update | Smarter search widgets, Privacy Pass upgrades, and a calmer Assistant, Oct 16, 2026 | — |
| Its terms | “By default and unless otherwise stated, Kagi Assistant automatically deletes conversation threads after one day.”What it does with your data · Kagi Privacy Policy | — |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported | Prices, Aug 11, 2026 · Description · news-reported |
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