FAQs
Everything you need to know about Andi AI Search.
How is Andi different? +
Most AI search products bolt a language model onto Bing or Google results. Andi built its own infrastructure from scratch — Trantora, a proprietary AI index that analyzes full page content for meaning and credibility. This means Andi understands what pages actually say, not just which keywords they contain. Combined with an ensemble of language models, the result is fundamentally more accurate answers.
How does Andi work? +
Andi uses Trantora — a proprietary AI index of billions of web pages that analyzes meaning and credibility, scoring 450+ data points per page. When you ask a question, Andi retrieves relevant results and uses an ensemble of language models to synthesize accurate, trustworthy answers — achieving 87% accuracy on independent benchmarks.
Is Andi more accurate than other AI search engines? +
Yes. Andi achieved 87% accuracy on the independent SearchBench evaluation — beating Google (71%), You.com (80%), ChatGPT (62%), and Perplexity (59%). This is because Andi deeply understands full page content rather than relying on snippets.
How long has Andi been around? +
Andi was founded in 2021 and is a Y Combinator W22 company. We launched publicly in 2023 and have been continuously improving our search technology since.
Where is the company based? +
Andi is based in the United States and was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch.
Who is behind Andi? +
Andi is built by a team of search and AI engineers backed by Y Combinator. We've been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, TechCrunch, Fast Company, and named #1 AI Search Engine by PCMag.
Does Andi have an app? +
Use Andi as a Progressive Web App! Tap Share > Add to Home Screen on mobile.
Is there a Chrome extension? +
Yes! Visit the Chrome Web Store to install the Andi Chrome extension and make Andi your default search engine.
Is there a limit on queries? +
Andi offers generous free usage for everyday searching. For heavy usage or API access, check out our API page or contact us for more details.
Does Andi have an API? +
Yes! The Andi AI Search API gives you access to our index of 14 billion pages with two search modes — Fast (sub-second) and Deep (with AI summaries). It's compatible with Google Custom Search and OpenSearch standards, so migration is straightforward. Every response is structured for AI agents and RAG pipelines, with an LLM-optimized output format. Visit our API page to learn more and request early access.
How is Andi different from other search engines? +
Most AI search products use Bing or Google results with snippets fed to an LLM. Andi has its own index of 14 billion pages, understands full page content, and uses an ensemble of models to deliver more accurate answers. Plus, Andi is completely ad-free and private — no tracking, no profiling.