Kagi vs PayPal
Based on our analysis, Kagi is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Kagi | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | A · 88/100 | C- · 44/100 |
| What they collect | Positive (91) | Concern (38) |
| Who they share it with | Positive (85) | Concern (35) |
| What you can do | Positive (86) | Mixed (52) |
| What they promise | Positive (88) | Concern (48) |
Kagi is a paid search engine that treats your data as a liability rather than an asset — it doesn't track your searches, offers cryptocurrency and Tor payment options for near-total anonymity, and publishes a warrant canary; the main caveats are US jurisdiction, third-party content providers loaded on demand, and 'whenever possible' hedging on its AI providers.
View full analysis →PayPal collects an unusually broad set of financial, behavioural, and biometric data — then retains it for ten years after you close your account. Automated systems can freeze or terminate your account with limited recourse, your purchase history is shared with merchants for personalised shopping by default, and your data trains PayPal's AI models. Some of this is legally required for a financial institution, but much is not.
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