Algolia

AI Search and Discovery Platform

Freemium

Description

Algolia is an AI-driven search and discovery platform designed to help businesses create powerful and relevant user experiences. It offers a suite of tools including AI Search, which combines keyword and semantic search (NeuralSearch) for highly accurate results, AI Browse for building dynamic category pages, and AI Recommendations for personalized suggestions throughout the user journey. The platform focuses on delivering speed, relevance, and personalization to enhance customer engagement and drive conversions.

Businesses can leverage Algolia's Merchandising Studio for visual, data-enhanced control over search results and category pages without needing code. It provides actionable analytics to understand user behavior and optimize performance. With integrations for major e-commerce platforms, UI components for faster development, and robust infrastructure, Algolia caters to various industries like retail, B2B e-commerce, marketplaces, media, and SaaS, enabling them to tailor digital experiences effectively.

Key Features

AI Search: Combines keyword and semantic search (NeuralSearch) for relevant results.
AI Browse: Builds dynamic category and collection pages powered by AI.
AI Recommendations: Delivers personalized product or content suggestions anywhere in the user journey.
Advanced Personalization: Tailors search and browse experiences based on user behavior.
Merchandising Studio: Offers a no-code interface for business users to control and enhance customer experiences.
Analytics: Provides dashboards for search, events, and revenue insights.
UI Components: Offers pre-built components for creating custom search and discovery journeys.
Integrations: Connects with major e-commerce platforms, data sources, and third-party apps.
NeuralSearch™: Delivers fast semantic search capabilities alongside keyword search.
Crawler: Provides a low-code way to index website data.

Use Cases

Enhancing E-commerce Product Discovery
Improving Site Search Relevance and Speed
Building Dynamic Category Pages
Personalizing User Journeys on Websites and Apps
Implementing AI-Powered Product Recommendations
Optimizing Marketplace Search Experience
Powering Search within SaaS Applications
Providing Actionable Search Analytics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a search request in Algolia?

A search request is a group of one or more search operations sent in a single exchange. Operations are triggered by searches, including each keystroke in autocomplete/search-as-you-type implementations.

What is a record in Algolia?

A record is an item or object containing data that can be searched or recommended. The total count is the sum of records across all indices, including copies created by pre-sorting.

Does Algolia offer a free plan?

Yes, the Algolia Build plan is free and includes 1 million records and 10,000 search requests per month for development purposes. The Algolia Grow plan also has a monthly free tier for production use.

What is the difference between Algolia Grow & Premium plans?

The Premium plan includes AI features like advanced personalization and merchandising, expanded global hosting, Merchandising Studio, and access to professional services and add-ons, typically requiring an annual contract. Grow is pay-as-you-go after a free tier.

What is the difference between Algolia Premium and Elevate plans?

The Elevate plan includes everything in Premium plus Algolia's full AI offering, notably NeuralSearch, which processes vector and keyword results in parallel within a single API.