What is Algolia?

Algolia delivers a comprehensive suite of AI-driven tools designed to enhance online search and discovery experiences. Its core AI Search functionality combines semantic understanding with traditional keyword searching (NeuralSearch™) to provide highly relevant results instantly. The platform extends beyond search with AI Browse, enabling the creation of dynamic, AI-ranked category and collection pages without extensive manual effort.

Further capabilities include AI Recommendations for personalized suggestions, advanced personalization options to tailor user journeys based on behavior, and a Merchandising Studio for fine-tuning results with both AI insights and manual controls. Algolia also offers robust analytics for tracking search performance and user engagement, alongside UI components and integrations with major e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Adobe Commerce, and Salesforce Commerce Cloud, making it a versatile solution for various industries including retail, B2B e-commerce, marketplaces, media, and SaaS.

Features

AI Search (NeuralSearch™): Combines semantic and keyword search for high relevance delivered in milliseconds.
AI Browse: Builds dynamic, AI-ranked category and collection pages automatically.
AI Recommendations: Offers personalized product or content suggestions across the user journey.
Advanced Personalization: Tailors search and browse results based on individual user actions and history.
Merchandising Studio: Provides a no-code interface for business users to curate and enhance customer experiences using AI and manual controls.
Analytics Dashboard: Delivers actionable insights on search patterns, user behavior, clicks, conversions, and revenue.
UI Components: Offers pre-built libraries (Autocomplete, etc.) for faster development of custom search interfaces.
Integrations: Supports major platforms like Shopify, Adobe Commerce, Salesforce CC, BigCommerce, and Segment.

Use Cases

Implementing intelligent site search for e-commerce websites.
Creating dynamic category and collection pages for online stores.
Delivering personalized product recommendations to shoppers.
Enhancing content discovery on media platforms.
Improving search functionality within SaaS applications.
Powering search and browse features for online marketplaces.
Optimizing enterprise search capabilities.

FAQs

What is a search request?

A search request is a group of one or more search operations sent in a single exchange, typically triggered when a search is performed or on each keystroke in autocomplete/search-as-you-type implementations.
What is a record and how are records counted?

A record is an item containing data to be searched or recommended. The total count is the sum of records across all indices. Algolia counts the maximum number of records reached during the month, ignoring the 3 days with the highest counts for flexibility.
Is there a free plan?

Yes, the Algolia Build plan is free and includes 1 million records and 10,000 monthly requests for development. The Algolia Grow plan also has a free tier for production use.
What is the difference between the Grow & Premium plans?

Premium includes advanced AI features, expanded global hosting, the Merchandising Studio, and access to professional services and add-ons, whereas Grow offers core Search & Discovery features on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Do you offer volume discounts?

Yes, volume discounts are available with the Premium and Elevate annual plans.