Productivity & research · B-tier
You.com
AI search and assistants with a choice of models. A Perplexity alternative with less momentum.
Best for
Cited answers when you want to switch the model behind the search.
What it is
You.com is an AI search product with citations and a choice of underlying models. It does the same job as Perplexity for many queries and has had a lower profile. Use it if you want model choice in the search box. It is not the default.
Score breakdown
Pricing
Freemium
Starting price: check site
A free search tier and a paid plan for more models. Check what is actually gated.
Dates
Released 2021 (year precision).
Added to StackPick 14 Oct 2026.
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What is You.com best for?
Cited answers when you want to switch the model behind the search.
How much does You.com cost?
Freemium. Starting price: check site. A free search tier and a paid plan for more models. Check what is actually gated.
What are alternatives to You.com?
Perplexity, ChatGPT, Gemini are the alternatives we file next to it. Open a comparison when one exists.