Kagi vs Proton
Both score similarly on privacy — see the category breakdown below for nuances.
BACK →| Category | Kagi | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | A · 88/100 | A · 88/100 |
| What they collect | Positive (91) | Positive (90) |
| Who they share it with | Positive (85) | Positive (82) |
| What you can do | Positive (86) | Positive (84) |
| What they promise | Positive (88) | Positive (86) |
In plain English — Kagi
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 →In plain English — Proton
Proton collects as little as technically possible, can't read your encrypted content even if asked, is governed by strict Swiss law, and gives you real control — the rare case where the privacy policy matches the privacy pitch.
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