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Keyspider vs Google Site Search

# The #1 Google Site Search Alternative

If you are currently using Google Site Search, Google Search Appliance, or Google Custom Search Engine, now is the best time to transition. Site search solutions have progressed significantly and now offer capabilities that surpass GSS and GCSE, at a lower total cost.

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## Keyspider vs Google Site Search: Feature comparison

Feature | Keyspider | Google Site Search
--- | --- | ---
Semantic / AI search |  |
Search API |  |
Full-text search |  |
Automatic crawling and indexing |  |
Manual indexing |  |
Document indexing (PDF, DOCX) |  |
Multiple data sources |  |
Real-time content syncing |  |
Autocomplete / suggestions |  |
Typo tolerance |  | Limited
Custom synonyms |  |
Relevance tuning (no-code) |  |
AI-generated answer summaries |  |
Search analytics dashboard |  | Limited
WCAG 2.1 AA accessible widget |  |
Government-Ready Architecture |  |
No per-query pricing |  |

## Why choose Keyspider over Google Site Search?

### AI-powered semantic search

Keyspider understands the intent behind queries, not just keywords. Users find what they need even when they don't use the exact words on the page.

### Greater customization

Customize result rankings, pin content, add synonyms, and tune relevance without writing a single line of code. GSS offers minimal customization controls.

### Document and PDF search

Keyspider indexes PDFs, Word documents, and other file types alongside web pages. Google Site Search does not index documents in most configurations.

### Real-time indexing

Content is searchable within minutes of being published. No waiting for a Google crawl that may take days.

### Built for government

NIST 800-53 aligned, WCAG 2.1 AA compliant, and US data residency. GSS does not meet these requirements for government procurement.

### Free migration support

Our team handles the migration from your existing GSS or GCSE setup to Keyspider at no charge, minimizing disruption to your site.

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