You.com combines AI chat with web search, surfacing cited sources alongside answers. It offers multiple modes — Research, Creative, Code — and lets you choose which AI model answers your query. Strong for research tasks that need real-time web data.
Best for
Research-focused users who want cited AI answers with web access.
Pricing
Ongoing free tier available, no trial required. Paid plans start at $20/mo.
Pros
- Cites sources alongside answers, similar to Perplexity, for research where accuracy matters
- Lets you choose which underlying AI model answers your query, plus dedicated Research, Creative, and Code modes
Cons
- Less name recognition than Perplexity for the same core cited-search use case
- Deepest features and highest usage limits require a paid plan
Tags
searchresearchcitationsweb-accessmulti-model
Frequently asked questions
How is You.com different from Perplexity?
Both offer cited AI search, but You.com additionally lets you pick which underlying model answers and offers distinct Research, Creative, and Code modes for different task types.