Kagi
TimeCamp
| Feature | Kagi | TimeCamp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $5/mo | Free / from $3.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-conscious-users, developers, researchers, power-users | freelancers, agencies, remote-teams, consultants |
| Founded | 2022 | 2009 |
| Ad Free Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Summaries | ✓ | ✗ |
| Personalization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Domain Blocking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Lenses | ✓ | ✗ |
| Privacy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Budgeting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Attendance Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Productivity Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Kagi Pros
- No ads or tracking
- Customizable results
- AI-powered summaries
- Fast and accurate
✗ Kagi Cons
- No free plan
- Requires subscription
- Smaller index than Google
✓ TimeCamp Pros
- Automatic time tracking via desktop app
- Generous free plan for unlimited users
- Built-in invoicing
- Productivity analysis reports
✗ TimeCamp Cons
- Auto-tracking can misattribute time
- Desktop app can be resource-heavy
- UI feels outdated in places
The Verdict
Kagi is built for privacy conscious users and developers, with a focus on ad-free-search and ai-summaries. TimeCamp targets freelancers and agencies and leads with automatic-tracking and project-budgeting.
Pricing is close: TimeCamp starts at $3.99/mo versus $5/mo for Kagi — not a deciding factor on its own.
TimeCamp has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Kagi requires a paid subscription from day one.
Kagi edges out on user ratings (4.6 vs 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Kagi has a slight overall edge — but if automatic time tracking via desktop app matters most to you, TimeCamp may still be the right call.