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Chatbase vs Kagi

Chatbase and Kagi are both Conversational AI tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, editorial scores, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeChatbaseKagi
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorChatbaseKagi
Rating★ 4.5★ 4.6
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, Mobile, API
Key featuresFiles, websites, Q&A and Notion sources, Website widget embedding, Configured actions and lead collectionSearch with lenses and source preferences, Assistant with optional web access, Model switching and thread exports
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Kagi carries the higher editorial score (4.6★ vs 4.5★).
  • Chatbase is Freemium, while Kagi is Paid.
  • Chatbase runs on Web, API; Kagi runs on Web, Mobile, API.

Chatbase and Kagi at a glance

Chatbase

Chatbase

A hosted AI customer-service agent builder using your knowledge sources, website widgets and configured actions. API access, helpdesk and other capabilities depend on the plan and integration setup.

Rating
4.5★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Consider Chatbase when a team can maintain approved knowledge, authorize integrations and staff escalations. Validate answer quality and action permissions in your own workflow before rollout.

Strengths

  • Multiple documented knowledge-source types
  • Website embedding and custom API integration paths
  • Configured actions plus human takeover

Key features

  • Files, websites, Q&A and Notion sources
  • Website widget embedding
  • Configured actions and lead collection
  • Human takeover for supported channels
  • API access on Standard and higher plans

Best for

  • An FAQ widget using approved support articles
  • Lead collection through configured actions
  • Escalating supported conversations to a staffed helpdesk
Read the full Chatbase review →

Kagi

Kagi

Subscription search with filtering and an optional multi-model Assistant; search quotas, AI usage budgets, provider retention and commercial rights require separate checks.

Rating
4.6★
Pricing
Paid

Editorial verdict

Consider Kagi if paid search fits your workflow; verify the AI budget, data path and commercial permissions before adopting it.

Strengths

  • Search and Assistant under one membership
  • Documented usage and provider privacy tables

Key features

  • Search with lenses and source preferences
  • Assistant with optional web access
  • Model switching and thread exports
  • Plan-dependent AI usage budget

Best for

  • Source-checked web research
  • Plan-budgeted assistant questions
Read the full Kagi review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • Chatbase also lists: Files, websites, Q&A and Notion sources, Website widget embedding, Configured actions and lead collection, Human takeover for supported channels, API access on Standard and higher plans
  • Kagi also lists: Search with lenses and source preferences, Assistant with optional web access, Model switching and thread exports, Plan-dependent AI usage budget

Frequently asked questions

Is Chatbase or Kagi better?

By editorial score, Kagi scores higher (4.6★ vs 4.5★). Both are capable Conversational AI tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Chatbase or Kagi?

Chatbase is Freemium and Kagi is Paid. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are Chatbase and Kagi open source?

No — neither Chatbase nor Kagi is open source.

What platforms do Chatbase and Kagi support?

Chatbase supports Web, API; Kagi supports Web, Mobile, API.

What are the main features of Chatbase and Kagi?

Chatbase: Files, websites, Q&A and Notion sources, Website widget embedding, Configured actions and lead collection, Human takeover for supported channels, API access on Standard and higher plans. Kagi: Search with lenses and source preferences, Assistant with optional web access, Model switching and thread exports, Plan-dependent AI usage budget.

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