Marginalia Search alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Marginalia Search: not useful for shopping, news or local searches, and small index with limited coverage. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Marginalia Search, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Mojeek currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Kagi	Paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	59.6

1. KagiTop pick
Best for: Heavy searchers willing to pay for ad-free, customisable results
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Marginalia Search
Paid engine that mixes in a small-web index alongside mainstream results.
Pros
No ads and no tracking, funded only by subscriptions
Block, boost or lower any domain in your results
Lenses and AI assistant for focused research
Cons
Monthly subscription for something most engines give away
Free trial is limited to 100 searches
Local and maps results lag Google
Visit Kagi Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Kagi a good Marginalia Search alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free trial
100 searches
Checked Oct 25, 2026kagi.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$5/month (300 searches)
Checked Oct 25, 2026kagi.com(opens source in a new tab)
Unlimited plan
$10/month (Professional)
Checked Oct 25, 2026kagi.com(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2018, Palo Alto
Checked Oct 25, 2026help.kagi.com(opens source in a new tab)
Unused months
Credited automatically
Checked Oct 25, 2026kagi.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Marginalia Search alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Marginalia Search alternative for most people

Mojeek

Independent index with broader coverage for everyday searches.

Best Marginalia Search alternative for a free option

Mwmbl

Non-profit, open-source engine with a community-curated index.