A new generation of AI search engines like Perplexity, You.com, and Andi is trying to replace Google by providing faster and more personalized answers through interactive search. It’s been a long time since “Googling” was the primary method for finding information. However, a new wave of competing AI-powered search engines hopes to leave Google Search in the rearview mirror. These platforms, driven by artificial intelligence, use advanced language models and machine learning to understand context, generate human-like responses, and help you find what you’re looking for on the internet faster than ever before. Just be cautious about the accuracy of factual statements, as AI can still be prone to “hallucinations.”

Perplexity

Perplexity makes searching more like a conversation. Instead of simply returning a series of links and leaving you to piece together different bits of information, it generates actual answers. This makes it an excellent tool for specific online research, as its ability to understand context and provide supporting information makes using it feel like a natural dialogue.

The free version works well for basic searches, while the Pro version at $20 per month offers more detailed results, additional AI models, file analysis, and monthly API credits. For more details, you can explore Perplexity’s features.

You.com

You.com focuses on a customizable search experience where you can prioritize search results from specific sources like news sites or academic journals. Tell You.com a bit about yourself when you first sign up, and it will not only tailor search results to your personality but also learn more about your interests as you use it.

Both the free version and the Pro version at $20 per month provide real-time internet access and responses with citations, but the Pro version offers additional advanced features and customization options, including the ability to choose from a list of popular AI models. Learn more about You.com’s personalized search.

Andi

Andi is perhaps the friendliest choice on this list. It’s great for breaking down complex topics into quick and easy-to-understand answers. It achieves this by using features like Read, Summarize, and Explain: Read offers an ad-free, clean format for article viewing; Summarize provides a quick overview of key points; Explain breaks down complicated topics into simpler explanations.

Andi is free to use with no paid versions. The company makes money from product search links, which you can opt out of if you prefer. For further reading, visit FastCompany’s article on Andi.