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You.com

AI search engine with modes for research, coding, writing, and image creation.

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About You.com

You.com is an AI-powered search engine with distinct modes — Research for cited web answers, Code for programming help, Write for drafts, and Image for generation. Smart mode automatically picks the best model (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini) for each query. A strong free alternative to Perplexity with a cleaner multi-model experience.

Key features

  • Smart mode — auto-picks best AI model per query
  • Research mode with cited sources
  • Code mode for programming Q&A
  • Image generation built in
  • Custom app integrations (Wolfram, GitHub)

Pros & limitations

Pros

  • Multi-model access in one interface
  • Strong free tier with no query limits
  • Source citations on research answers

Limitations

  • Less polished UI than Perplexity
  • Smart mode model selection not always optimal
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