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You.com
ResearchAI search engine with cited, sourced answers
4.3(2,200)
About You.com
You.com merges ChatGPT-style responses with live web search. Ask any question and get a comprehensive AI-written answer with numbered citations linking to real sources. Switch between YouChat (conversational), YouCode (coding), and YouWrite (content) modes. A strong Perplexity alternative for research queries.
Key Features
- AI answers with citations
- Web search integration
- Code assistant mode
- Image generation
- No-ads option
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Sourced and cited answers
- Multiple specialized modes
- Privacy-focused option
- Free to use
Cons
- Less accurate than Perplexity Pro
- UI can feel cluttered
- Premium needed for best models
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