Exa

What it is

Exa is a web search and data retrieval infrastructure built specifically for developers and autonomous AI models. It indexes billions of public web pages, corporate registries, academic papers, and code repositories to deliver high-accuracy results and structured extractions.

Key features

• Low-latency search endpoints returning results in under 200 milliseconds
• Token-efficient content extraction powered by relevance highlights
• Asynchronous deep research runs with structured outputs and grounded citations
• Scheduled web monitoring for tracking fresh events and web changes
• Pre-built connectors for popular developer frameworks and coding agents

Who it's for

Exa is built for software engineers, data scientists, and organizations integrating search capabilities into custom applications, chatbots, and autonomous agents.

Pricing

Exa offers a free starter tier with monthly credits, followed by pay-as-you-go usage pricing across various endpoints such as search, contents extraction, and deep research, alongside custom enterprise agreements.

Use cases

• Search documentation and code repositories in real time
• Extract structured data from millions of companies
• Monitor the web for fresh events and news updates
• Perform asynchronous deep research tasks with citations

FAQ

How much does Exa cost to use?

Exa offers a free starter tier with monthly credits, alongside pay-as-you-go per-request pricing for various endpoints like search and contents extraction.

What data sources does Exa index?

Exa indexes a broad web network consisting of public websites, people records, company information, and scholarly works.

Does Exa support enterprise security requirements?

Yes, enterprise plans include SOC 2 Type II compliance, HIPAA support, and zero data retention options.