Consideration of a reduced rate or accessibility plan for individuals on financial assistance / disability support
Hello Kagi team,
I am writing to kindly suggest introducing a discounted tier or support plan for individuals who are on welfare assistance (such as livelihood protection) or dealing with disabilities like clinical depression. Due to health conditions, my income is limited, but Kagi—especially the ad-free environment and Kagi Assistant—has become an essential, safe, and low-stress sanctuary for me.
Crucially, because Kagi Assistant provides search results that are untainted by SEO poisoning and content pollution, I can find reliable information without the cognitive overload and stress caused by typical search engines. However, because of usage limits and financial constraints, it is sometimes difficult to maintain ongoing access. A more accessible or subsidized pricing option for those facing socio-economic and health hardships would be immensely appreciated and would truly embody Kagi's commitment to user-centric values.
Thank you for your time and for building such a wonderful, thoughtful service.
Use Cases & Details
As a user dealing with clinical depression and limited income due to being on welfare assistance, I would use this feature to maintain an ongoing subscription to Kagi and Kagi Assistant without having to worry about usage limits or financial strain.
For someone with cognitive and sensory sensitivities (like auditory overload or difficulty filtering out low-quality information), having uninterrupted access to an ad-free, SEO-untainted search environment is not just a luxury—it is a vital accessibility tool that reduces daily mental fatigue.
Examples from other apps/services
Many software services, streaming platforms, and productivity apps (such as Spotify, Notion, or various educational/accessibility tools) implement similar assistance or reduced-rate programs by verifying user status through standard documentation or self-declaration, ensuring that digital tools remain accessible to those facing socio-economic or health-related barriers.
How it extends existing features
This would extend Kagi’s core philosophy of "put the user first" and true user-centric design into the realm of social accessibility. By making Kagi Assistant and its clean search results accessible to vulnerable or low-income individuals who rely most on a low-stress digital environment, Kagi can expand its inclusive reach without changing the core mechanics of the search engine itself—simply by offering a verified, subsidized, or sliding-scale pricing tier for those in genuine need.
Both the present review and the Japanese-to-English translation were undertaken in collaboration with Kagi Assistant.
