Brave Search

★ 3/5 · Free API

Brave Search provides API access for developers to integrate AI or data capabilities into applications.

Pros

Privacy-focused search engine
API available for developers
independent alternative to Google
no user tracking or data collection

Cons

API pricing not clearly documented
smaller search index compared to Google
limited AI features compared to competitors

Cost

Search API: $5/1,000 queries; Answers API: $4/1,000 queries + token charges; $5 free monthly credit; Enterprise custom pricing (free tier discontinued Feb 2026)

Verdict

Best for privacy-conscious developers and organizations wanting to integrate a search engine without tracking.

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