You.com
FreeA search engine built on AI that provides users with a customized search experience while keeping their data 100% private.
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About You.com
You.com provides a suite of enterprise-grade web search APIs designed for AI agents, LLMs, and data pipelines. It offers real-time web search, full page content extraction, multi-step research with cited answers, and a specialized finance research API. The platform emphasizes accuracy, freshness, low latency, and data privacy with SOC 2 certification and zero data retention options. APIs are available via Python SDK, REST, and MCP Server, with volume discounts and a pay-as-you-go pricing model starting at $5 per 1,000 calls.
Key Features
Web Search API with real-time results and contextual snippets
Contents API for fetching full page text, summaries, and metadata
Research API with multi-step synthesis and source-backed citations
Finance Research API for filings, macro data, and financial calculations
SOC 2 certified with zero data retention and DPA-ready
Python SDK, REST API, and MCP Server support
News endpoint included at no extra cost
Custom QPS limits and volume discounts available
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Highly accurate and fresh web data with source citations
- Enterprise-grade security (SOC 2, zero data retention, DPA)
- Flexible pricing with free credits and pay-as-you-go
- Low latency and high scalability for production workloads
- Multiple specialized APIs tailored for different use cases
Cons
- Pricing can become expensive at high call volumes without discounts
- API-based only; requires development integration
- No built-in chatbot interface for end users (API-focused)
Best For
Grounding LLM outputs with real-time web dataBuilding AI agents that search and synthesize informationPowering research tools with cited, traceable answersContent aggregation and analysis across multiple sourcesFinancial intelligence workflows requiring accurate, current dataData pipelines requiring clean, structured web content
FAQ
What APIs does You.com offer?
You.com offers Web Search API, Contents API, Research API (with Lite, Standard, Deep, Exhaustive, and Frontier tiers), and Finance Research API.
Is there a free tier or free trial?
Yes, new users receive $100 free credit to get started with the Web Search API. The Contents API and Research API also have free trial options.
How does pricing work?
Pricing is usage-based with pay-as-you-go rates. Web Search API costs $5 per 1,000 calls, Contents API $1 per 1,000 pages, Research API starts at $12 per 1,000 calls, and Finance Research API at $110 per 1,000 calls. Volume discounts and annual savings are available.
Is You.com SOC 2 certified?
Yes, You.com is SOC 2 certified and offers zero data retention, DPA-ready agreements, and enterprise-grade security.
Who founded You.com?
You.com was founded by Richard Socher, former chief scientist at Salesforce and creator of MetaMind.