Comparison · Search & Wikipedia
Yandex Image Search vs Bing Image Search
Same gesture, two search engines. Yandex Image Search (@pic) is the one most people use, with about 4.5 million users a month against 71 thousand for Bing Image Search (@bing), so it is the natural first try: type @pic and a phrase, tap a thumbnail and the picture goes out as a photo. Both are official, free, work inline in any chat and have no size or licence filters. The difference is the index behind them, Yandex for @pic and Microsoft Bing for @bing. When @pic's grid does not show what you mean, repeat the same phrase with @bing.
FreeOfficialInline mode
89/ 100
#1 in Search & WikipediaOfficial inline image search: type @pic and a phrase in any chat and pick a picture from Yandex results to send instantly. Free, no app switching, 4.5 million monthly users.
@bing
FreeOfficialInline mode
84/ 100
Official inline bot that searches Bing images from any chat: type @bing and a phrase, tap a thumbnail, done. Free alternative to @pic with a different index.
By the numbers
Yandex Image Search is ahead: 89 against 84 out of 100 for Bing Image Search. Yandex Image Search wins on popularity & trust. Both are free to use.
At a glance
| Yandex Image Search | Bing Image Search | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly users | 4.5M | 71K |
| Pricing and limits | Free | Free |
| Languages | MULTI | MULTI |
| Inline mode | yes | yes |
| Mini App | no | no |
| Works in groups | yes | yes |
| Works in channels | yes | yes |
| Accepts voice | no | no |
| Accepts files | no | no |
| Requires phone number | no | no |
| Requires registration | no | no |
| Shows ads | no | no |
| Official | yes | yes |
| Developer | Telegram | Telegram |
| Last check | November 4, 2026 | November 4, 2026 |
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Weight | Yandex Image Search | Bing Image Search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | 25 | 7 | 7 |
| Reliability & speed | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| Popularity & trust | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Price & free tier | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Usability | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Safety & privacy | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Freshness | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Localization | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 89 | 84 |
Pros and cons
Yandex Image Search
- Huge index, very fast
- No setup, official
- No size or license filters
Bing Image Search
- Different index than @pic
- Official, free, instant
- No link to the source and no license filter
Frequently asked questions
Yandex Image Search or Bing Image Search: which is better?
Yandex Image Search is ahead: 89 against 84 out of 100 for Bing Image Search. Yandex Image Search wins on popularity & trust. Both are free to use.
Are Yandex Image Search and Bing Image Search free?
Yandex Image Search: Free. Bing Image Search: Free.
Do Yandex Image Search and Bing Image Search work in groups?
Yandex Image Search: yes. Bing Image Search: yes.