> The top poster doesn't seem to think the price should even cover Kagi's costs, which is absurd.

No, they definitely should cover their costs. They're a business.

But, the cost they're charging is too much. I don't care how much it costs you to perform a search, I care how much it costs me.

They have every right to cover their costs but I don't appreciate the bait and switch. It seems like a desperation move since I don't see how they can sustain and grow their user base at these price points.