Kagi for Libraries

Uncompromised access to knowledge online.

Supporting public and academic libraries with a web search experience that champions patron privacy and prioritizes authoritative, verifiable information.

No ads
Customizable
Ethically-driven & Privacy-centric
No tracking
Faster time-to-result
Access to the most popular LLMs
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Why librarians choose Kagi

Better search with no distractions

Show students and patrons the difference between quality results and ad-filled pages. Kagi makes it easier to teach critical evaluation of sources, demonstrate how search algorithms function, and how they introduce bias. Kagi Search helps users find reliable information without commercial influence, supporting robust information literacy instruction.

Aligned with core library ethics & values

Kagi's commitment to patron privacy, intellectual freedom, and direct information access mirrors core library principles. No tracking, no data collection, and no 3rd party interests between information and your patrons. Experience a web search engine as it should be.

Customizable for your community's needs

Our Academic Lens prioritizes educational, scholarly, and authoritative sources that support research needs. Ideal for academic environments and public information seekers alike. Anyone can create a search Lens to emphasise local community resources, special collections, or a specific field of interest.

Simple technical implementation

Simple authentication with no complex setup. Works seamlessly across your public computers, instruction rooms, and research stations.

What library professionals are saying

“With Google rolling out their AI summaries and moving away from traditional search…partnering with public and academic libraries to provide Kagi for their public computer workstations is a way for librarians to do their best to safeguard patron privacy.”
Beth Larssen, Public Services Librarian
“The librarians teaching our intro to library research courses are already thinking of ways Kagi could be incorporated into lessons about search engine biases and evaluating search results.”
Academic Library IT Director

Join Kagi for libraries pilot program.

Get 12 months of free access.

We're seeking library partners to help shape the future of resource discovery and information access. Selected libraries will receive:
Complimentary access for public computer workstations and patron use
A chance to influence Kagi's features to better serve the unique needs of libraries and their communities.
Kagi Team Plan for library staff (not complimentary and optional)
Libraries applied for the program
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Kagi vs. other search engines

Kagi Google
Privacy protection
No tracking. Zero telemetry. Search activity remains confidential.
Tracks and retains extensive user data, sharing it with third parties for targeted ads and other purposes.
Ad-free experience
100% ad-free. Focus on information, not commercial interests.
Ads and shopping links dominate search results, prioritizing profit-driven motives over user needs.
Information literacy
Built for clarity. Promotes critical evaluation. Source transparency, custom filters, no SEO spam.
SEO-driven results make it hard to assess the credibility of sources.
Time to information
Faster answers. Streamlined path to relevant information.
Slower, with trackers and irrelevant content delaying access to useful information.
The inquiry, knowledge, and belief of truth is the sovereign good of human nature.

Join the program today and enhance your library’s digital toolkit with Kagi products

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Kagi Assistant
Provides access to the latest and most performant LLMs for research support and query exploration.
Kagi Translate
Fast, accurate, and context-aware translation tool for diverse community needs.
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Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the program?
All public and academic libraries that offer a public computer access area to their patrons or offer digital services to their patrons.
Can we customize search results for our specific needs?
Yes. Kagi offers several ways to customize the search experience. You can use Lenses to group search results by sources (e.g., academic journals, blogs, forums), you can uprank, downrank or block certain sources, use custom Bangs (!) to direct searches to your library catalog, local databases, or other curated resources, create a custom CSS theme, and much more.
How does Kagi support information literacy instruction?
Kagi helps teach critical search skills by offering a transparent, distraction-free environment. There are no ads, meaning all commercial bias and clutter are removed. AI-suggested answers are an optional feature, clearly delineated and triggered by (?) at the end of the search query. You will be able to demonstrate source credibility, algorithmic influence, and the impact of commercialization by comparing Kagi search results with the ones of commercial searches.
What technical requirements are needed for implementation?
Kagi is simple to implement in a library IT environment. No software installation is required as users can access via any modern browser. The pilot program uses simple IP-based access to get your whole facility connected. If you have other access requirements, reach out to your Kagi Representative and we will be happy to work with you.
How will the pilot program evolve into a permanent offering?
The Kagi Library program is a free 12-month pilot for accepted libraries, with a roadmap toward a sustainable, long-term, paid option. Based on feedback, an evaluation is planned for early 2026. In the last stage, we plan to make this a permanent program with an affordable licensing model based on branch size or access volume, ensuring equitable access for libraries of all sizes.
Can the free access for our patrons be extended?
We are open to considering free access to Kagi for some Libraries and their patrons. After the pilot ends, we will evaluate this on a case-by-case basis.
Still have questions?
Our team will be more than happy to help!
Send us an email directly at libraries@kagi.com