Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sourcegraph | 16K/yr | ? | AI search engines |
 Perplexity | not listed | yes | AI search engines |
 Notion | 9.50 EUR/mo | trial | Productivity & notes |
 Mapify | 9.99 USD/mo | yes | AI search engines |
 Microsoft Edge Copilot Mode | 9.99 USD/mo | yes | AI search engines |
 Consensus | 12 USD/mo | ? | AI search engines |
 Groq | not listed | ? | APIs & models |
 Zapier | od 19,99 USD/mo | yes | Automation |
Each alternative in short
1. 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.
2. Notion
AI-powered workspace combining notes, databases, search across apps, and AI agents that automate work for teams.
There is a free trial. Free plan for individuals includes a trial of Notion AI capabilities and basic forms and sites.
3. Mapify
Turns PDFs, YouTube videos, webpages, audio and text into structured, editable mind maps for students, researchers and knowledge workers.
Yes, there is a free plan. 30 AI credits one-time, 5 PDF/doc to mind maps, 5 YouTube videos to mind maps, prompt/Markdown to mind maps, YouTube transcript access, editing of mind maps. No credit card needed.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Groq
Fast AI inference cloud for developers and companies running AI models at scale, built on Groq's LPU chips.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
7. Zapier
No-code platform that connects 9,000+ apps and AI tools into automated workflows and agents for businesses and teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free start with email or Google sign-up, as stated on the homepage; the specific limits of the free plan are not shown in the provided text.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Sourcegraph?
The most popular option in the same category is Perplexity. See the comparison table above.