Packaging change·May 18 → May 25, 2026·Week 22, 2026·AI & Machine Learning
Exa launches Agent endpoint for async research at $0.025–$2.00/run
What changed
New plan
New Agent endpoint added for async deep research, list building, and enrichment at $0.025–$2.00/run with detailed ACU-based pricing and fixed effort modes (Low $0.025, Medium $0.10, High $0.50, X-high $2.00).
Freemium change
Explicit Free Tier product card added to pricing page, prominently showcasing 1,000 free requests per month. Previously mentioned only in header text; now a dedicated product tier.
Before and after
May 18, 2026 vs May 25, 2026Pulse.
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Change 1 of 2 · plan added
New Agent endpoint added for async deep research, list building, and enrichment at $0.025–$2.00/run with detailed ACU-based pricing and fixed effort modes (Low $0.025, Medium $0.10, High $0.50, X-high $2.00).
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