DuckDuckGo Enhances Subscription Plan with Access to Latest AI Models for Privacy-Focused Users
Consumer technology company DuckDuckGo, renowned for prioritizing user privacy, announced an expansion of its subscription service this week. The revised plan now includes access to cutting-edge AI models via Duck.ai at no additional cost for subscribers.
The AI-driven chatbot from Duck.ai is available free of charge, offering users the chance to engage with models such as Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Haiku, Meta’s Llama 4 Scout, Mistral AI’s Mistral Small 3 24B, and OpenAI’s GPT-4o mini.
With DuckDuckGo’s monthly subscription priced at $9.99, users gain access to a wider range of models, including upgraded versions like OpenAI’s GPT-4o and GPT-5, Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4, and Meta’s Llama Maverick.
According to the company’s official statement, these advanced models are better suited for following intricate instructions, maintaining context throughout prolonged conversations, and generating more complex, nuanced responses. DuckDuckGo asserts that this subscription allows users to harness some of these advanced AI capabilities while preserving their privacy.
This development presents an attractive opportunity for individuals seeking access to cutting-edge models without being tied to a single provider. Similarly, Quora’s Poe offers a selection of models at varying price points, starting from $5 per month.
DuckDuckGo hinted at plans to introduce more premium subscription tiers in the future, offering users larger and increasingly sophisticated AI models. The company did not disclose whether the current plan includes any usage limitations.
