At a glance
- Exa is listed under Search, alongside Brave Search, Consensus and Elicit.
- Exa has a free plan.
- Exa's pricing model: usage-based.
- Exa is available on API.
- Exa works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Codex and VS Code.
- Exa's main features: Search, Deep Search, Contents, MCP server access.
- Exa's website lists SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA and SSO.
- Exa has a public API.
Facts from exa.ai, checked October 23, 2026.
The summary writes itself once 5 people have reviewed this tool.
It's built only from what reviewers say: who it's best for, who should think twice, and what comes up again and again.


