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Business-grade search and crawling for the web data you need

What is metaphor.systems?

Exa is a sophisticated search and crawling platform that delivers precise, business-grade web data through its advanced API and Websets products. The platform utilizes meaning-based search technology to provide exactly what users request, eliminating clickbait and irrelevant results.

The system offers both neural and keyword search capabilities, along with content scraping features, making it an ideal solution for AI applications requiring high-quality web data. Exa's technology powers everything from automated research flows to competitor analysis tools, providing fast and accurate results in less than one second.

Features

  • Neural Search: Embeddings-based search optimized for semantic data types
  • Keyword Search: Traditional search functionality for precise queries
  • Content Scraping: Extract full text or intelligent highlights from webpages and PDFs
  • Custom Data Pulls: Targeted web data extraction for specific needs
  • Fast Processing: Results delivered in under one second
  • API Integration: Simple implementation with multiple programming languages

Use Cases

  • News summarization
  • Q&A chatbot development with RAG
  • Competitor analysis
  • Research assistance
  • Sales prospect research
  • Training data collection for AI models

FAQs

  • How much does it cost to start using Exa?
    New users can start with $10 in free credits, with pricing starting at $5 per 1,000 neural searches for 1-25 results.
  • What types of search options are available?
    Exa offers both neural (embeddings-based) search and traditional keyword-based search options.
  • Are there special pricing options for startups and educational institutions?
    Yes, Exa offers discounts for startups and educational institutions.

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