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Algolia

Search-as-infrastructure for developers: an API and SDKs for full-text search, AI-assisted relevance, and recommendations.

Free accessFree plan10,000 search requests and 50,000 records; 5,000 recommendations and 5,000 crawls per month; 1 application, 20 indices, 1 GB; no credit card required
Paid fromGrow10,000 search requests and 100,000 records included

Category: Development & Code · Localization, search & APIs

Features

Algolia provides search APIs, SDKs and recommendations for websites and applications. Grow covers keyword search; Grow Plus adds AI ranking and personalization. NeuralSearch and AI Collections belong to annual Elevate and are not automatically included in Free or Grow.

Prices and plans

TierPricePeriodWhat you get
FreefreeMonth10,000 search requests and 50,000 records
5,000 recommendations and 5,000 crawls per month
1 application, 20 indices, 1 GB; no credit card required
Grow0.50 USDper 1,000 extra search requests, monthly10,000 search requests and 100,000 records included
Extra records: USD 0.40/1,000; 1 application, 50 indices
Keyword search, manual synonyms, 10 rules/index, 30-day analytics retention
Grow Plus1.75 USDper 1,000 extra search requests, monthly10,000 search requests and 100,000 records included
Extra records: USD 0.40/1,000; 1 application, 50 indices
AI Ranking, AI Synonyms, Advanced Personalization, 10,000 rules/index, 90-day analytics retention
Elevatecontact salesAnnual contractNeuralSearch, AI Collections, Smart Groups and real-time personalization
Custom volumes and pricing; access to SSO, enhanced SLA and support options
Recommend (Grow / Grow Plus)0.60 USDper 1,000 extra requests, monthly10,000 recommendation requests included monthly; extra usage billed separately
Separate allowance from search requests
Crawler (Grow / Grow Plus)0.80 USDper 1,000 extra requests, monthly10,000 crawls included monthly; extra usage billed separately
Separate allowance from search requests

Limits

Autocomplete can trigger a search request with each keystroke; one request can group multiple search operations. Pre-sort copies increase record counts. Algolia ignores the 3 highest days when calculating monthly records. Grow and Grow Plus are monthly pay-as-you-go; Elevate requires an annual contract. Standard terms name Algolia SAS under French law for European customers. Usage data and non-personal customer data may be used for product improvement under the terms; this is not a blanket promise of no training use.

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FAQ

Is Algolia available for free?

Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial. 10,000 search requests and 50,000 records; 5,000 recommendations and 5,000 crawls per month; 1 application, 20 indices, 1 GB; no credit card required

Where is Algolia's vendor based?

Algolia, Inc., based in USA. For data processing and privacy terms the vendor's own contract governs.

How is Algolia billed?

Grow includes 10,000 monthly search requests and 100,000 records. Overage costs USD 0.50/1,000 search requests and USD 0.40/1,000 records; Grow Plus charges USD 1.75/1,000 extra search requests. Recommendations and crawls have separate allowances and prices.

Is Algolia still active?

Active. Search-as-infrastructure for developers (API/SDKs). Self-service sign-up without a sales contact.

How many plans are documented for Algolia?

The catalog documents 6 plans with price, billing period, and included features.

Which use case is Algolia categorized for?

Algolia is listed in the catalog under “Development & Code.”

Where do the details about Algolia come from?

Prices, limits, and product details are documented against the listed official vendor page.

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