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Looking for a search API that goes beyond basic web search? Valyu provides everything Tavily offers, plus access to specialised, proprietary data sources that web search can’t reach.

Valyu vs Tavily Comparison

Why Teams Switch to Valyu

1. Access Data Web Search Can’t Reach

Tavily searches the web. Valyu searches the web AND proprietary data sources:
  • 37M+ PubMed papers - Biomedical literature behind paywalls
  • 3M+ SEC filings - 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K with full-text search
  • 500K+ clinical trials - Study protocols, eligibility, outcomes
  • 8M+ patents - Prior art and IP research
  • Real-time financial data - Stock prices, earnings, fundamentals

2. Better Results for Professional Use Cases

For AI agents working in finance, healthcare, or research, web search alone isn’t enough:

3. Same Simple API

Switching from Tavily is straightforward:

When to Choose Valyu Over Tavily

Choose Valyu if you need:
  • Academic research - PubMed, arXiv, and scholarly papers
  • Financial research - SEC filings, earnings data, market intelligence
  • Healthcare applications - Clinical trials, drug data, medical literature
  • Patent and IP research - Prior art search and landscape analysis
  • Deep research - Multi-step research with comprehensive reports
Choose Tavily if you only need:
  • Basic web search without proprietary data requirements

Pricing Comparison

Both offer pay-per-use pricing. Valyu provides transparent per-retrieval pricing with free credits to start.

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Sign up and get $10 in free credits. No credit card required.

Migration Guide

Migrating from Tavily takes minutes:
  1. Install the SDK
  2. Replace the client
  3. Update the search call

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