✨ AI assistants Privacy ★★★★
Duck.ai
Several AI models, anonymously, with no account required
Overview
Duck.ai is DuckDuckGo’s AI chat.
Official help says they do not track how you use the models, store your prompts, or train on your data. Conversations are also described as remaining on the device.
Free access includes several models. Official Plus / Pro prices (U.S.): Plus is $9.99/month or $99.99/year; Pro is $19.99/month or $199.99/year. Official help lists availability as the U.S., U.K., E.U., and Canada.
Scores
Privacy 4/5
Ease of use 5/5
Features 4/5
Value 5/5
Gemini — comparison
Gemini is tied to a Google account and other Google services. Duck.ai can be used without an account, and official help says it does not track, store, or train on your prompts.
Pros
- ✓ You can try several models without creating an account
- ✓ Official policy says no tracking, storage, or training on your prompts
- ✓ Low friction if you already use DuckDuckGo search
Cons & caveats
- − Official availability is listed as the U.S., U.K., E.U., and Canada; Japan is not in the rate table
- − Model quality and limits can change
- − Deep integration with Google Docs and Workspace is unlikely
Best for
- People who want to try AI chat without signing up
- People who want chats not stored or used for training
- People who already search with DuckDuckGo
Not ideal for
- People who need a subscription officially sold in Japan
- People who need tight Google Docs or Workspace integration
Specs
- Pricing
- Free + paid — Official help states that several models are available for free. Paid DuckDuckGo Plus / Pro (confirmed 2026-11-11): in the United States, Plus is $9.99/month or $99.99/year; Pro is $19.99/month or $199.99/year. Local-currency, VAT-inclusive rates for the UK, EU, Canada, and other listed countries are on the same page. Official help says the subscription is available to residents of the U.S., U.K., E.U., and Canada; Japan is not in the rate table. Sources: https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/get-duckduckgo/how-much-does-duckduckgo-cost and https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/privacy-pro
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Data location
- Duck Duck Go, Inc. (United States). See official help for how conversations are handled (described as on-device, not stored).
- Platforms
- Web
No account requiredMultiple modelsOn-device conversations (per official help)Published no-training policy
Migration from Gemini
- 1 Start with everyday questions at https://duck.ai/
- 2 Export Gemini history yourself if you still need it, then switch to new chats
- 3 Check official help for model options and limits
Setup steps
- 1 Open https://duck.ai/
- 2 Pick a model and try a short question
- 3 Read the help pages on data handling
- 4 If you consider a paid plan, confirm current official pricing at that time