ContextWire
AI-powered research API with multi-source context.
Pricing: free — Free tier available · Visit website
ContextWire is an AI-driven research and context API for developers. It offers a unified search across over 100 engines including Google, Bing, and CrossRef, with LLM extraction for precise answers. Free to use with no cost per query.
Pros
- High SimpleQA accuracy (94.3%)
- Unified access to 105+ search engines
- LLM answer extraction included
- Free tier available
- Multi-source research capabilities
Cons
- Limited to OpenRouter free tier for LLM cost
- May have latency issues
- Documentation and support not extensively detailed
FAQ
Is ContextWire free?
Yes, it offers a free tier with no cost per query.
How many engines does ContextWire use?
Over 100 engines including major search and academic sources.
Can I use LLMs for free?
Yes, but limited to OpenRouter's free tier.
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Last updated: 2026-09-19