You.com (YouSearch / YouChat)
by You.com
AI-first search & workspace that blends web results, chat, and task-specific apps
See: https://you.com
Features
- AI-powered search with side-by-side “apps”: YouChat (conversational), YouWrite (writing assistant), YouCode (developer help), YouImagine (image generation) and YouBrowse widgets.
- Multiple model selection (options to route queries to GPT, Claude, Gemini depending on availability).
- Research modes (Smart, Genius, Create, Research) tuned for different task types.
- Custom Assistants: build lightweight assistants with instruction prompts.
- Personalization: prioritize sources, pin app stacks, and create saved searches.
- API access and developer integrations (connectors to apps and limited private-repo search on paid tiers).
- Privacy-forward defaults: private mode, limited tracking, and enterprise SOC2 options.
Superpowers
- Search + tools in one pane: reduce context switching by combining search results, AI summaries, writing, and code help in a single interface.
- Model choice: switch models to compare answers or to use a model optimized for reasoning vs. creativity.
- Lightweight workspace for research and content creation without heavy browser automation.
Pricing
- Free: core search, YouChat, limited YouWrite/YouImagine usage.
- YouPro (~$9.99/mo): higher-rate limits, GPT-4 access, unlimited generations and priority uptime; discounted education plans available.
- Enterprise: custom pricing with SSO, SOC2, and data retention controls.
Privacy
- Not ad-driven; does not build persistent advertising profiles by default.
- Enterprise tiers provide stronger contractual controls (SOC2, zero-retention options).
- Users should still review the privacy policy for details on telemetry and optional usage data collection.
Best for
- Researchers, writers, and students who want an integrated search-and-write workspace with strong privacy defaults.
Sources
- you.com product pages and blog; independent reviews and 2024–2025 writeups