Anthropic web search is a tool integrated into Claude models that enhances their ability to access real-time information from the web, using search engines to provide up-to-date data based on user prompts. This feature is activated through Claude's reasoning process and allows for agentic behavior, enabling multiple progressive searches with tailored search domains and localization options. Alternatives to Anthropic web search are considered due to reasons such as vendor lock-in and lack of user control over search activation. The article reviews the top alternatives, highlighting Bright Data for its flexibility, integration capabilities, and comprehensive suite of tools for efficient web data retrieval, which include built-in data validation, support for various search engines, and a pay-per-success pricing model. Other alternatives like ChatGPT Search, Grounding with Google Search, Sonar, and Mistral web search offer various unique features and integration options, catering to specific use cases such as coding, financial research, and journalism.