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View detailsExa is an AI search engine with a chatbot that answers using live web results. It is built for developers and AI applications that need fresh, structured search data, with an API for web search, content extraction, and research.
Key Features
- AI search with live web results
- Search API for developers and AI agents
- Content extraction and crawling
- Answer API for direct question answering
- Monitors for tracking web changes
- Free monthly credits to start
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $0 | $10 in credits every month plus a one-time $10 onboarding bonus, no card needed. |
| Developer | Pay as you go | Lite $4, Auto $7, Deep $12 to $15 per 1,000 requests; Contents $1 per 1,000 pages; Answer $5 per 1,000. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom limits and support for high-volume use. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: developers who need a search API with live web results and a chatbot.
Popular with: Developers, Students
Popular with: Developers, Students
How it works
The platform offers a web search interface plus an API that returns clean, ranked results for retrieval-augmented generation and AI agents. Its Answer API can respond to questions directly using live web data.
Pricing is pay-as-you-go with no subscription. A free Starter tier gives $10 in credits every month plus a one-time $10 onboarding bonus, and usage is billed per thousand requests. Exa suits developers building AI search into their own products.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Fresh, live web results for AI apps
- Free monthly credits with no card
- Clean API for search and extraction
- Good for RAG and AI agents
✗ Cons
- No subscription plans; costs scale with usage
- Free credits are limited to $10 a month
- Designed for developers, not casual searchers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Exa free?
Yes — Exa has a free plan. Free $10 credits/mo; pay as you go after that
What is Exa best for?
developers who need a search API with live web results and a chatbot.
What kind of tool is Exa?
Exa is a AI Chatbots tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026