What is Andi?
Andi is an AI search engine that answers your question directly, like chatting with a smart friend, rather than handing you a page of blue links. It reads results from across the web and shows a short answer alongside the sources it used, so you can check where the information came from.
The service describes itself as free, private and ad-free. You can use it in the browser without an account and install it as a web app on your phone or desktop.
Main Features
- Direct answers to questions in plain language
- Source links shown with each answer
- No ads in the results
- Privacy-focused search
- No account needed to search
- Installable as a web app on mobile and desktop
How to Get Started with Andi
- Go to andisearch.com.
- Type a question or search term in the box.
- Read the answer and open the sources to check the details.
- Optionally add Andi to your home screen as a web app.
Andi Pricing
Andi is free to use, with no ads and no paid plan listed on the site.
Who Should Use It?
- People who want answers instead of a page of links
- Privacy-minded searchers avoiding tracking and ads
- Students looking up quick facts with sources
- Readers who find classic search results cluttered
Andi Alternatives
- Perplexity AI: AI answer engine that cites its sources for every reply.
- Kagi: Paid, ad-free search engine with optional AI answers.
- Duck.ai: Private AI chat from DuckDuckGo with no account required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Andi free?
Yes. Andi describes itself as free, private and ad-free, and there is no paid plan on the site.
Do I need an account to use Andi?
No. You can search right away in your browser without signing up.
How is Andi different from a normal search engine?
Instead of showing a list of links, Andi gives a direct answer to your question and lists the sources it used.