You.com

About You.com

You.com is an AI-powered search engine founded in 2020 in Palo Alto, California. It combines traditional web search with AI-generated answers, coding tools, image generation, and writing assistance into a unified search interface. The platform is designed for both general consumers and productivity-focused professionals who want an AI assistant integrated with real-time web information. A notable feature is its emphasis on user privacy controls: users can customise how much data is stored, disable personalisation, and use anonymous search modes. You.com does not display traditional advertising, instead offering a subscription model for premium features. These privacy-first design choices differentiate it from mainstream search engines. You.com is incorporated in the United States and headquartered in Palo Alto. Data is processed on US infrastructure. Despite privacy-oriented features, the service operates under US jurisdiction and is subject to the CLOUD Act. EU users should be aware that searches and any account data are transferred to US servers. The company does not publicly list SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certifications, which limits its suitability for formal enterprise procurement in regulated European sectors. A privacy policy is available that describes data collection practices and opt-out options, but third-party security audits are not publicly disclosed. For general business productivity tasks — research, content drafting, code assistance — You.com provides a capable AI-augmented search experience with better privacy defaults than many competitors. However, European businesses handling regulated personal data or operating under sector-specific requirements should not use You.com as a primary data processing tool without further compliance review. Pricing includes a free tier with core AI search features. YouPro at $15/month unlocks unlimited AI mode, advanced models, and additional generation capabilities.