Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mapify | 9.99 USD/mo | yes | AI search engines |
 Consensus | 12 USD/mo | ? | AI search engines |
 NotebookLM | 23,99 PLN/mo | ? | Research & science |
 Perplexity | not listed | yes | AI search engines |
 Knowt | not listed | yes | Education |
 iAsk | 9.95 USD/mo | yes | AI search engines |
 Notta | 8.17 USD/mo | yes | Transcription & meetings |
 Microsoft Edge Copilot Mode | 9.99 USD/mo | yes | AI search engines |
 Studocu | not listed | ? | Education |
Each alternative in short
1. Consensus
AI academic search engine that finds, summarizes and analyzes peer-reviewed research papers for students, researchers and clinicians.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
2. NotebookLM
AI research and note-taking assistant that answers from your own files, turning them into summaries, slide decks, mind maps and audio or video overviews.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
3. Perplexity
AI answer engine giving sourced, real-time answers to questions, with a Computer mode for delegating work.
Yes, there is a free plan. Meta description describes Perplexity as free; plan limits are not stated in the text.
4. Knowt
AI study app turning lectures, PDFs and notes into flashcards, quizzes and guides for students, with school bulk licences.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan includes flashcards with unlimited learn mode, a limited number of resources, and up to 20 files for teachers on the free tier (per the school pricing page).
5. iAsk
Free AI answer engine and homework helper that gives cited answers to questions, for students and researchers.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: AI search with limited ads, iAsk Writer, AI summarizer, search history, companion AI, personal AI assistant, and unlimited daily searches on the non-Pro model.
6. Notta
AI meeting note taker that transcribes, summarizes and turns meetings, interviews or recordings into action items and visuals.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 120 transcription minutes/month, up to 3 minutes per conversation, 50 file uploads/month, 10 AI summaries/month, speaker identification, transcription of web meetings. A 7-day Business trial is also offered.
7. Microsoft Edge Copilot Mode
AI assistant built into the Edge browser that works across your open tabs to compare options, summarize pages and finish tasks.
Yes, there is a free plan. Copilot in Edge is available without payment; higher usage limits and premium AI experiences are included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
8. Studocu
Study platform with shared student notes and AI tools that turn uploaded course materials into summaries, quizzes and flashcards.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Mapify?
The most popular option in the same category is Consensus. See the comparison table above.