Ecosia
by Ecosia GmbH · www.ecosia.org ↗
Berlin-based search engine that pairs web search with AI overviews, an AI chat, and an option to turn AI off.
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- Category
- Answer Engines
- Business model
- Free
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2009-12
- Record updated
- 2026-09-10
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- DE
- Canonical URL
- https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/ecosia/
Overview
Ecosia is a search engine operated by Ecosia GmbH in Berlin, Germany; the company was founded in 2009 and the search engine launched on December 7, 2009. Ecosia introduced its AI chatbot, Ecosia Chat, on December 4, 2023, and the service now shows AI overviews alongside results and accepts file uploads as part of a query. Users can turn all AI features off with an AI-free searching setting, and Ecosia states that its AI runs almost entirely on a European model provider. The company says it uses 100% of its profits for climate action and tree-planting projects, and publishes monthly financial reports.
Key features
- AI overviews with answers drawn from web sources
- Ecosia Chat conversational assistant
- AI-free searching setting that turns off all AI features
- AI modes and file uploads for queries
Use cases
- Everyday searches that return AI overviews with sources
- Asking questions conversationally through Ecosia Chat
- Switching to AI-free search for conventional results
Pricing
Ecosia does not publish paid plans; the company states that it uses 100% of its profits for climate action and publishes monthly financial reports.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ecosia?
Ecosia is a search engine operated by Ecosia GmbH in Berlin that combines web search with AI overviews and an AI chat.
Does Ecosia have AI features?
Yes. Ecosia offers AI overviews, the Ecosia Chat assistant, AI modes with file uploads, and a setting that turns all AI features off; the company states that its AI runs almost entirely on a European model provider.
Is Ecosia free?
Yes, Ecosia is free to use; the company states that it uses 100% of its profits for climate action.
Where is Ecosia based?
Ecosia is operated by Ecosia GmbH, Gerichtstrasse 23, 13347 Berlin, Germany; the company was founded in 2009.
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Sources
This record was last reviewed on 2026-09-10.
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