diff --git a/docs/kagi/company/faqs.md b/docs/kagi/company/faqs.md index 4c6e9369..2f0c15b2 100644 --- a/docs/kagi/company/faqs.md +++ b/docs/kagi/company/faqs.md @@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ For more information, please read this [blog post](https://blog.kagi.com/accepti We do not have any discounts because Kagi is not yet profitable and there is nothing to discount from. -We are working towards unlimited searches for $10 which should be available in the fall of 2023. +We are recently [updated our plans](https://blog.kagi.com/update-kagi-search-pricing) with unlimited searches for $10. ## Can I expense Kagi and Orion at work? @@ -192,3 +192,29 @@ The circumstances may vary (check with your workplace manager) but in general bo Upon purchasing the product subscriptions you will receive a standard invoice that you can use to expense these items. +## How do I sign up? +Click [here](https://kagi.com/onboarding?p=choose_plan) to become a member. + +## Do I need to do anything to get the benefits of the new plans? +No, all changes will be automatic and applied to your account today. + +## I do not have a credit card. Can I also pay for Kagi with PayPal or crypto? +Yes. We have recently added [new payment options](https://blog.kagi.com/accepting-paypal-bitcoin) to allow payment through credit card, PayPal and crypto through OpenNode. + +## Now that I don’t have to count my searches, how can I switch all my browsers and devices to Kagi? +We have several options available, from easy to full manual. See [here](../getting-started/setting-default.md) for instructions. + +## I have an outstanding pay-per-use balance on my current Standard or Professional plan. What happens now? +We are waiving all pending metered usage charges for you, effective today. Yahoo! + +## I notice that Ultimate plan is also 10% off for annual payments now. I previously had 15% off. Do I remain locked in? +Yes, as long as you do not cancel you will have the previous discount applied. + +## How can I get the new Ultimate plan level features in the Family plan? +As of now, we haven’t established a mechanism to incorporate Ultimate plan features into the Family plan. However, we are open to suggestions and would appreciate any ideas you may have. Please share your thoughts at [KagiFeedback.org](https://kagifeedback.org/). + +## I’m keen to support Kagi but concerned about its longevity given the history of search startups. How can I be assured Kagi is here to stay before making a commitment? +What sets Kagi apart is our fundamentally different, user-centric approach, that prioritizes the interest of our members and alignment of incentives. It’s worth noting that all of Kagi’s growth has been organic, without any expenditure on marketing or customer acquisition, attesting to the inherent value and trust our user base places in us. We invite you to review our [live stats](https://kagi.com/stats) for a transparent view of our steady progress. + + +For other inquiries or simply to connect, you can email vlad@kagi.com. diff --git a/docs/kagi/plans/family-plan.md b/docs/kagi/plans/family-plan.md index 78f4e090..a9b6f840 100644 --- a/docs/kagi/plans/family-plan.md +++ b/docs/kagi/plans/family-plan.md @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ # Family Plan +> **Important Notice:** Our pricing changed on September 21st, please refer to our [blog post for a longer discussion.](https://blog.kagi.com/unlimited-searches-for-10) + Since the inception, Kagi has been driven by the idea of humanizing the web, especially for families and kids. Our commitment to this cause was the inspiration behind the creation of Kagi. Many of our staff are parents are are working together to build a better search and web future for our children. We strive to provide a search engine that prioritizes the well-being of your loved ones, particularly the most vulnerable ones like children, by offering an ad-free and safe browsing experience. We offer two different group plans based on your specific needs. The Kagi Family Plan is perfect for families wanting to search smarter, emphasizing learning over consumption while respecting your family's privacy. With a simple, affordable pricing model and powerful features, the Kagi Family Plan makes it easy to get the most out of Kagi Search as a family. @@ -22,7 +24,7 @@ The Kagi Family Plan is perfect for families wanting to search smarter, emphasiz To sign up for the Family Plan, select the plan that fits your family's size and needs at Kagi [account creation](https://kagi.com/onboarding?p=choose_plan&plan=family). -![Family Plans](media/family_plans.png) +![Family Plans](./media/family_plans.png)
Select Family Plan at account creation
If you have an existing Kagi account and want to upgrade to the Family plan, everything you need to do is cancel your existing plan, and then resubscribe to the Family plan (any credit left over will be pro-rated). diff --git a/docs/kagi/plans/media/family_plans.png b/docs/kagi/plans/media/family_plans.png index 98cf2102..35382fda 100644 Binary files a/docs/kagi/plans/media/family_plans.png and b/docs/kagi/plans/media/family_plans.png differ diff --git a/docs/kagi/plans/media/individual_plans.png b/docs/kagi/plans/media/individual_plans.png index 0f604715..71e5f502 100644 Binary files a/docs/kagi/plans/media/individual_plans.png and b/docs/kagi/plans/media/individual_plans.png differ diff --git a/docs/kagi/plans/pick-the-plan.md b/docs/kagi/plans/pick-the-plan.md index c795af19..794825fd 100644 --- a/docs/kagi/plans/pick-the-plan.md +++ b/docs/kagi/plans/pick-the-plan.md @@ -1,35 +1,19 @@ # Pick The Right Plan +> **Important Notice:** Our pricing changed on September 21st, please review our [Plan Types](./plan-types.md) for more information and refer to our [blog post for a longer discussion.](https://blog.kagi.com/unlimited-searches-for-10) + ## Start Simple -We understand picking the right plan can be challenging and while we have expertise in this area and are prepared to help we suggest starting with the simple Standard plan. It is very unlikely you will exceed the allotted searches for this plan unless you are in the top 1% of searching users. To be in the top 1% you would likely need to depend on search on a daily basis for your livelihood. As a reminder the Standard plan is USD $5/month with 300 searches included and additional searches available on a pay-per-use model, which are priced at 1.5 cents per search. +We understand picking the right plan can be challenging and while we have expertise in this area and are prepared to help we suggest starting with the simple Starter plan. It is very unlikely you will exceed the allotted searches for this plan unless you are in the top 1% of searching users. To be in the top 1% you would likely need to depend on search on a daily basis for your livelihood. As a reminder the Starter plan is USD $5/month with 300 searches included. -## Scale With Your Costs +## Upgrade to Unlimited Searches -If you find that you are consistently paying an additional fee at the end of each month because you have the Standard plan and are exceeding 300 searches it is time to consider the Professional plan. This plan is priced at USD $10/month and you get 1000 searches! To exceed this amount of searches in a single month you are likely a developer, researcher or some other professional who relies on the internet for your livelihood and are searching dozens if not hundreds of times per day. +If you find that you are consistently running out of searches at the end of each month because you have the Starter plan and need more than 300 searches it is time to consider the Professional plan. This plan is priced at USD $10/month and you get unlimited searches! ## Consider the Ultimate Plan for Advanced Features -If you find yourself going over $25 per month due to increased pay-per-use search and you are interested in taking advantage of all the advanced features that Kagi is building then it is time to upgrade to the Ultimate plan. - -## Optionally, Consider the Numbers - -Some people like to see the numbers, and we have them prepared for you, however we recommend following the advice stated above if you are unsure how to get started, or simply don't like looking at math! - -## How Costs Break Down - -Now consider an example: - -* If a new user averages 5 searches per day (150/month), they’ll pay $5.00. -* If a new users averages 15 searches per day (450/month), they’ll pay $5 + 150 * $0.015 = $7.25. -* If a new users averages 30 searches per day (900/month), they’ll pay $10. -* If a new users averages 40 searches per day (1200/month), they’ll pay $10 + 200 * $0.015 = $13.00. - -The average Kagi user is searching 700 times per month and we designed the **Professional** plan with this consumption in mind. - -* If you search less than 633 times per month, the Standard plan will be cheapest. -* If you search more than 633, but less than 2000 times per month, the Professional plan is the cheapest. -* If you search more than 2000 times per month, the Ultimate plan is for you. +If you are interested in taking advantage of all the advanced features that Kagi is building then it is time to upgrade to the Ultimate plan. This gives you access to exclusive and early access to Kagi features and services. + * Note: Starting 9/21/2023, we’re giving Ultimate Plan users access to the closed beta of the [next generation of tools](../ai/assistant.md) that Kagi is bringing to the web. ## Understand Your Consumption diff --git a/docs/kagi/plans/plan-types.md b/docs/kagi/plans/plan-types.md index 4187862b..f8d57e1b 100644 --- a/docs/kagi/plans/plan-types.md +++ b/docs/kagi/plans/plan-types.md @@ -6,14 +6,17 @@ next: # Plan Types +> **Important Notice:** Our pricing changed on September 21st, please refer to our [blog post for a longer discussion.](https://blog.kagi.com/unlimited-searches-for-10) + Kagi offers several individual subscriptions plans. ![Individual Plans](media/individual_plans.png) * The **Trial** plan is limited to 100 total searches. This plan is suited for those interested in exploring Kagi and curious about paid search engines. -* The **Standard** plan offers 300 searches for USD $5 per month. This plan is suited for users who are new to paid search engines and are looking to own their search experience. -* The **Professional** plan offers 1,000 searches for USD $10 per month. This plan is suited for internet professionals and developers who are prolific and advanced search users. -* The [**Ultimate**](./ultimate-plan.md) plan offers unlimited searches for USD $25 per month and offers the most flexibility and power to the user. +* The **Starter** plan offers 300 searches for USD $5 per month. This plan is suited for users who are new to paid search engines and are looking to own their search experience. +* The **Professional** plan offers unlimited searches for USD $10 per month. This plan is suited for internet professionals and developers who are prolific and advanced search users. +* The [**Ultimate**](./ultimate-plan.md) plan offers unlimited searches an discounted and early access to Kagi features and services for USD $25 per month and offers the most power to the user. + * Note: Starting September 21st, we’re giving Ultimate Plan users access to the closed beta of the [next generation of tools](../ai/assistant.md) that Kagi is bringing to the web. We also offer [Family plans](./family-plan.md) for two or more people. @@ -30,15 +33,8 @@ Note that searches do not roll over to the next month; the number of available s For any existing subscribers and early adopters who are interested in how legacy accounts will be used and maintained please refer to the blog post [Updates to Kagi Search pricing](https://blog.kagi.com/update-kagi-search-pricing#existing). -## Pay Per Use Enhancement - -The **Standard** and **Professional** plans both feature Pay Per Use options within the Billing Settings. Searches beyond the monthly included searches, are priced at 1.5 cents per search. There are two limits that you can set to control your cost: - -* The soft limit triggers a notification regarding pay-per-use cost -* The hard limit prevents further searches so you do not incur additional costs. - -![Pay Per Use](media/pay_per_use.png) - ## Why Tiered Pricing This tiered pricing system is easy to understand and ensures Kagi’s financial sustainability for the future so that we can continue to provide you with the tools to own your search experience as we pursue our mission to humanize the web. + +## Frequently Asked Questions diff --git a/docs/kagi/plans/premium-plan.md b/docs/kagi/plans/premium-plan.md index 54eb82b6..6ec90132 100644 --- a/docs/kagi/plans/premium-plan.md +++ b/docs/kagi/plans/premium-plan.md @@ -19,15 +19,6 @@ From that Stripe page, you can: - See your invoices - Switch between monthly and annual billing (use the **Update plan** button) -## Managing Pay-per-use Options - -From within the billing screen you can change your pay-per-use limits and set two different types of limits: - -- The soft limit triggers a notification regarding pay-per-use cost. -- The hard limit prevents further searches so you do not incur additional costs. - -![Pay Per Use](media/pay_per_use.png) - ## Canceling a Premium Plan If you want to cancel your Premium plan, you can do so in your Kagi account's [Billing settings](https://kagi.com/settings?p=billing): diff --git a/docs/kagi/plans/ultimate-plan.md b/docs/kagi/plans/ultimate-plan.md index d5b1f1f9..d0985562 100644 --- a/docs/kagi/plans/ultimate-plan.md +++ b/docs/kagi/plans/ultimate-plan.md @@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ The Kagi Ultimate Plan provides the premier Kagi experience. The plan costs $25/month. -## Un-metered searches +## Discounts and Early Access -With the Ultimate Plan you have access to un-metered searches. AI tools interactions are limited to 300/month with our fair use policy. +Discounted and early access to Kagi features and services. (Starting September 21st, we’re giving Ultimate Plan users access to the closed beta of the [next generation of tools](../ai/assistant.md) that Kagi is bringing to the web.) ## Discounted access to Kagi API services @@ -12,4 +12,4 @@ Perks of the Ultimate plan include discounted access to the [Universal Summarize ## Annual Pricing Discount -For a 15% discount in pricing you can pay annually. +For a 10% discount in pricing you can pay annually. diff --git a/docs/kagi/settings/billing.md b/docs/kagi/settings/billing.md index 21d6e675..29069752 100644 --- a/docs/kagi/settings/billing.md +++ b/docs/kagi/settings/billing.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Billing -> **Important Notice:** Our pricing changed on March 15th, please review our [Plan Types](../plans/plan-types.md) for more information and refer to our [blog post for a longer discussion.](https://blog.kagi.com/update-kagi-search-pricing) +> **Important Notice:** Our pricing changed on September 21st, please review our [Plan Types](../plans/plan-types.md) for more information and refer to our [blog post for a longer discussion.](https://blog.kagi.com/unlimited-searches-for-10) These settings control your billing options and status with Kagi, there are two tabs you will use: @@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ Your billing settings will show you your [Plan Type](../plans/plan-types.md) as * Total searches this period * Searches used by AI -* Pay-per-use cost * Amount of credit value * Date of next renewal @@ -38,13 +37,6 @@ To switch your plan: 3. Select a Plan you want to switch to 4. Follow the prompts -## Billing Settings: Pay Per Use - -The **Standard** and **Professional** plans both feature Pay Per Use options within the Billing Settings. Searches beyond the monthly included searches, are priced at 1.5 cents per search. There are two limits that you can set to control your cost: - -* The soft limit triggers a notification regarding pay-per-use cost -* The hard limit prevents further searches so you do not incur additional costs. - ![Billing Settings](media/pay_per_use.png) ## Billing Settings: Retry Billing