Microsoft Bing alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Microsoft Bing: busy results pages with ads, news and promotions, and pushes Edge and Microsoft services fairly hard. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Microsoft Bing, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Search currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Microsoft Bing alternative for most people
Google SearchLarger, fresher index and stronger local results if quality is the reason to switch.
Best Microsoft Bing alternative for a free option
EcosiaSimilar Bing/Google-sourced results, with profits going to tree planting and climate projects.
Best Microsoft Bing alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DuckDuckGoDraws heavily on Bing's results but without tying searches to an account.
Best Microsoft Bing alternative for Mac
PerplexityA dedicated AI answer engine for people who mainly used Bing's chat answers.
Best Microsoft Bing alternative for Windows
DuckDuckGoDraws heavily on Bing's results but without tying searches to an account.
Best Microsoft Bing alternative for iPhone and Android
Brave SearchAn independent index that does not depend on Bing, with built-in AI answers.
Best Microsoft Bing alternative for working in the browser
Google SearchLarger, fresher index and stronger local results if quality is the reason to switch.
Microsoft Bing alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Bing?
Google Search ranks first right now. Larger, fresher index and stronger local results if quality is the reason to switch. DuckDuckGo and Ecosia follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Bing?
Yes. Google Search (free), DuckDuckGo (free plan + paid), Ecosia (free) and Brave Search (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft Bing?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Microsoft Bing?
The complaints we hear most: busy results pages with ads, news and promotions; pushes Edge and Microsoft services fairly hard; search activity is tied to your Microsoft account when signed in.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Microsoft Bing, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.