Ecosia AI
By Ecosia GmbH · ecosia.org
4,3 Very good
Free AI search and AI chat from the German non-profit search engine, since 2026 built on European Mistral models. Good for quick answers, but less powerful than dedicated research tools.
Best for: Those who want free AI answers from European Mistral models without an account or subscription, and can accept that search queries are shared with Microsoft and Google.
Pros
- Completely free without subscription
- German company whose AI answers run on European Mistral models
- AI can be completely turned off for classic search
Cons
- Search queries and IP address are shared with search partners such as Microsoft Bing and Google, which may process data outside the EU
- Less powerful than dedicated research tools
- Simpler features, no advanced research modes
- Financed by ads alongside the results
Quick facts
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Origin | EU/EEA (Ecosia GmbH) |
| Categories | Research |
| EU data storage | No |
| GDPR terms (DPA) | Yes |
Sources & evidence
Claims about data storage, jurisdiction and compliance should be verifiable. Here is the evidence behind the statements above:
- Ecosia – Help Center: Generative AI on Ecosia Search (AI Overviews on Mistral Small 3.2, AI Chat on Mistral Small 4, AI can be turned off) →
- Ecosia – Blog: Is there a green AI alternative? (small energy-efficient models, AI overviews can be turned off with one click) →
- Ecosia – Help Center: Privacy and GDPR (GDPR rights, anonymization of IP addresses within 7 days; refers to subcontractors Microsoft, Google and EUSP who may retain data longer) →
- Ecosia – Help Center: Search Result Providers (search results and ads delivered by Microsoft Bing, Google and EUSP) →