About Algolia
Algolia is a hosted search and discovery service. It runs search for websites, apps and online stores through an API, and it adds AI features for natural language queries.
What it does
Developers connect their content or product catalog to Algolia, which indexes it and returns results to the search box on the site. The platform also offers AI-based search that reads natural language, merchandising options for shaping product results, and tools for building generative and agent-based search experiences.
Key features
- Hosted search API with an index for each project
- AI search that understands natural language queries
- Merchandising options for product results
- Generative and agentic search options
- Analytics for search performance
Who it's for
Online shops, media sites and software companies that need fast, relevant search. Smaller teams can start on a free plan and grow later, while larger organizations can work with enterprise contracts.
Pricing and good to know
Algolia offers a free plan, and paid plans depend on usage and features, so check the pricing page for current limits. The service is hosted, so you do not run the search engine yourself.
Highlights
- Hosted search API with an index for each project
- AI search that understands natural language queries
- Merchandising options for product results
- Generative and agentic search options
- Analytics for search performance
