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Why it matters: Smaller web index compared to Google-scale search providers, potentially missing some content
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Why it matters: Usage-based pricing can become expensive for high-volume applications
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Why it matters: Neural search results can be less predictable than keyword-based search for some queries
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Why it matters: Newer service still expanding coverage and refining result quality
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Last verified March 2026