You.com
You.com
★ #38 in Conversational AIAn AI search and chat platform that answers with citations, combining web results with multiple language models.
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Overview
You.com started as an AI-first search engine and evolved into a chat platform where every answer can cite its web sources and you can pick the model behind the response.
Its strength is research transparency — citations are inline rather than bolted on — and custom agents let teams package repeatable lookup workflows.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Inline citations for every claim
- Choice of underlying models
- Custom agents for repeat research
- Clean search-first UX
Cons
- Search depth trails Google-scale index
- Best features sit behind Pro
- Answer quality varies by model
Who it's for
Sourced research for reports
Comparing model outputs
Building lookup agents
Bottom line
You.com is the research-minded chat pick when citations matter more than conversational flourish.
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Frequently asked questions
What is You.com?
You.com is a Conversational AI tool developed by You.com. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, USA. An AI search and chat platform that answers with citations, combining web results with multiple language models.
Is You.com free?
You.com uses a freemium model: a free tier is available, and paid plans unlock more usage and advanced features.
Is You.com open source?
No — You.com is proprietary software.
What are the best alternatives to You.com?
Notable Conversational AI alternatives include ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini. Browse all 4 tools in our Conversational AI category for a full overview.
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Basic Info
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Rating
- ★ 4.1 (4,000 reviews) Ratings explained
- Platforms
- WebAPI
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
- Last verified
- 2026-09-08
