Ultimate features with Family plan

macdrifter

I like Kagi a lot and hope it is successful. I support at the Family-plan level already. I'm concerned about the pricing escalation since I just do not think most people want to pay for search when there is a built in "free" option to every browser (my own family had no excitement to switch search engines). With unlimited search available in Family plans, I no longer see much of a value-add for the Ultimate plan beyond simply supporting Kagi. Access to "beta" features does not sound like something that would have "razor thin" margins. In my experience early access is really just beta testing by the most enthusiastic users, which I'd think is something you'd want anyway.

I might be missing the point of the Ultimate plan, so please forgive me. I've read the marketing copy and do not really see a benefit for average users (I'd guess that APIs are for very advanced users). If you could make it more clear what the Ultimate plan grants subscribers I'd be eager to read about it. With the current features that I see, it is not worth more than about $10/year for beta testing access.

Please take this feedback as I intend: opinions to improve the long term sustainability of a product I really like.

nbanks

As an ultimate user with access to Assistant, I think the value proposition of Ultimate is honestly so crazy good. I have (essentially) unlimited access to various AI models — GPT 3.5 and 4, Claude 1 and 2 — and their implementation in the assistant. It’s seriously changing the way that I search. Add that in with unlimited conventional searches and the features for kids… I think it’s a phenomenal value!

owl

Following this as my partner & I adore Kagi, and whereas I would love to be on the Ultimate plan, she would have little use for it.

I'm sure Vlad and the team often hear this but thank you for the astounding platform and browser. You're putting megacorps to shame.

dragon

Hey @Vlad just seeing if this is something that might be happening soon? I'd like to do the annual family plan, but I'm not willing to give up my Ultimate at the moment 😃

So a toggle to turn it on for me in the family plan would be great.

Vlad

dragon Still planned and coming before Assistant release. Bit more patience please 🙏

Darkstarlux

Really looking forward to this! Any rough idea on time frame?

Vlad

Darkstarlux Was planned for this week lets see if it holds up

Darkstarlux

That is excellent news. Thank you for your hard work. And no rush. 🙂

Vlad

Live now!

owl

Vlad I'm certain I've hit a bug and have been overlooked regarding family billing. I have progressed through paying for a single user plan, moved to the family plan, and am presently on the Ultimate plan. As I mentioned previously, my partner was on the family plan with me, and I selfishly upgraded to the Ultimate plan without upgrading her account. But... she has Ultimate access (I confirmed a moment ago), yet there are no invoices in her billing panel. Whereas I have invoices containing a single Ultimate membership, and there are no additional plans present I am being charged for. Could it be that she was mistakenly granted Ultimate due to her presence in my family group?

While it's in my best interest to stay quiet, it would feel immoral given the genuine care you all put into your astoundingly well made platform. If I am mistaken on any of the above, I would appreciate knowing how I've misinterpreted the situation 😄

Ezra

owl You are correct - this is indeed a bug. In this case it was already on our radar, but we appreciate you reporting it and are thankful that our community is so conscientious.

We have rolled out a fix, and sent an email to all affected members. I'll be personally reaching out to you as well to get you set up and give your partner 6 free months of ultimate.

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