Exa
The search engine for developers, powered by neural nets.
Overview
Exa (formerly Metaphor) is a search engine designed for developers that is accessed via an API. It allows you to perform 'neural searches', which means you can search using natural language and get results that are conceptually related to your query, rather than just matching keywords. This enables more powerful and flexible search capabilities for AI applications.
✨ Key Features
- Neural search API
- Search with natural language
- Find conceptually related content
- Filter by domain, date, and content type
- Get clean HTML content of search results
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Neural search capabilities
- API-first approach
- Designed for AI developers
Unique Value: Unlock the power of neural search for your AI applications with a simple and powerful API.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
- AI-powered research tools
- Content discovery applications
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- A consumer-facing, graphical search engine
🏆 Alternatives
Provides more conceptually relevant and flexible search capabilities than traditional keyword-based search APIs.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 1,000 requests per month
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