Best Free Google AI Mode Alternatives
27 alternatives to Google AI Mode with a free plan or free tier, ranked by how closely they match. The percentage is a match score, not a popularity score.
Replacing: Google AI Mode — Google AI Mode is a conversational way to search inside Google Search.Input: text, images, audio, video · Output: text, apps
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88%Strong alternative · same core category as Google AI Mode
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
SearchResearch
Also tagged for
Homework Help
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Search that gives answers instead of links
Input: text, images, documents, code · Output: text, code
Free planFrom $20/mo
87%Strong alternative · same core category as Google AI Mode
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
SearchResearch
Also tagged for
SummarizingPDF WorkHomework HelpInvestingData AnalyticsResearch PapersChatbotsNewsShopping
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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85%Strong alternative · same core category as Google AI Mode
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals25/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
SearchResearch
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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AI search for developers who hate searching
Input: text, code · Output: text, code
Free planFrom $15/mo
74%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Google AI Mode
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Search
Also tagged for
Coding
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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73%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Google AI Mode
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Search
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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75%Strong alternative · same core category as Google AI Mode
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Search
Also tagged for
Travel Planning
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Kagi is a paid search engine with no ads and no tracking, funded entirely by subscribers rather than advertisers.
Input: text, web pages · Output: text
Free planFrom $5/moTeams
77%Strong alternative · same core category as Google AI Mode
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Search
Also tagged for
SummarizingTranslationChatbotsNews
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Businesses struggling with traditional keyword-based search can deploy AI Findr, a conversational AI system that transforms how customers discover products and information
Input: text, images, documents, web pages · Output: data, apps
Free planFrom $300/moTeams
75%Strong alternative · same core category as Google AI Mode
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Search
Also tagged for
Customer Support
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
9
Your AI assistant for everything
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, code
Free planFrom $8/mo
55%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals19/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
SearchResearch
Also tagged for
Essay WritingGrammar CheckingRewritingSummarizingWritingImage GenerationImage to ImageVideo GenerationVoice AssistantsCodingAI AgentsPDF Work
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
10
Scientific answers from peer-reviewed research
Input: text · Output: text
Free planFrom $8.99/mo
54%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals19/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
SearchResearch
Also tagged for
Research Papers
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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54%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals19/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
SearchResearch
Also tagged for
API IntegrationWeb Scraping
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
12
Google's most capable AI model
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, video, code
Free planFrom $4.99/mo
53%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals19/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
SearchResearch
Also tagged for
SummarizingWritingImage GenerationImage to ImageVideo GenerationVideo SummariesVoice AssistantsCodingLanguage ModelsAI AgentsPDF WorkPresentations
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
13
AI across Microsoft
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, code
Free plan
53%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals19/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
SearchResearch
Also tagged for
RewritingSummarizingWritingImage GenerationVoice AssistantsCodingPDF WorkHomework HelpTranslationChatbots
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered chat assistant utilizing advanced AI technologies, such as OpenAI models GPT-4 and DALLE 3. These technologies enable Copilot to deliver fast, sophisticated, and acc
Input: text, images, audio, documents, code · Output: text, images, audio, code
Free planFrom $9.99/mo
53%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals19/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
SearchResearch
Also tagged for
RewritingSummarizingWritingImage GenerationVoice AssistantsCodingPDF WorkHomework HelpTranslationChatbots
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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52%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals19/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
SearchResearch
Also tagged for
API IntegrationWeb ScrapingChatbots
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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AI in browser sidebar always ready
Input: text, images, documents, code, web pages · Output: text, images, video, code
Free planFrom $8.3/mo
51%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals19/25
- Feature description similarity2/20
Shared goals 2 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
SearchResearch
Also tagged for
Grammar CheckingRewritingSummarizingWritingImage GenerationVideo GenerationVideo SummariesCodingMind MappingEmail WritingPDF WorkTranslation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
17
This research agent takes a topic or question and returns finished deliverables rather than just text responses
Input: text, web pages · Output: documents, data, slides
Free planFrom $20/mo
47%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Research
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Saving materials from across the web, annotating them with personal insights, and then generating AI-powered analysis that actually reflects your thinking creates a different kind of knowledge work...
Input: text, audio, video, documents, web pages · Output: text, images, video, slides, apps
Free planFrom $20/moMobile appBrowser extension
44%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Research
Also tagged for
WritingImage GenerationPresentationsKnowledge Management
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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45%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Research
Also tagged for
Research Papers
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
20
Your docs, deeply understood
Input: text, audio, documents, web pages · Output: text, audio, video
Free planFrom $4.99/mo
43%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Research
Also tagged for
Video SummariesPodcastingFile ManagementPDF Work
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
21
Sider Deep Research tackles the gap between quick AI answers and proper citations
Input: text · Output: text, documents
Free planMobile appBrowser extension
43%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Research
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Professional creatives finally have a way to evaluate AI image and video generators that mirrors how they actually judge creative work
Input: text · Output: text, data
Free planFrom $29/mo
43%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Research
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
23
Claim-based search makes Findsight different
Input: text · Output: text
Free planFrom $6/mo
47%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Research
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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David One is an AI assistant, currently in beta as David 1.0, that combines web search, memory and file tools in one chat interface.
Input: text, images, audio, video, documents · Output: text
Free planTeams
47%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Search
Also tagged for
Chatbots
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Smart citations that show how papers are cited
Input: text · Output: text
Free planFrom $20/mo
43%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Research
Also tagged for
Research Papers
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Opening Patsnap Eureka drops you into a workspace built around domain-specific AI agents rather than a general-purpose chat interface
Input: text, documents · Output: text, documents
Free plan
43%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity3/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Research
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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Extruct AI is a company research API that finds and researches businesses from a curated index of 10 million companies or from anywhere on the live web.
Input: text · Output: data
Free planFrom $49/mo
44%Limited overlap
00
How the score adds up
- One lists the other's core category30/55
- Covers Google AI Mode's goals10/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 1 of the 2 we tag Google AI Mode for
Research
Also tagged for
Lead Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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At a glance: top Google AI Mode alternatives
| Tool | Match | Input | Output | Pricing | Free plan | Rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAsk | 88% | text, documents, web pages | text | Freemium | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
| Perplexity AI | 87% | text, images, documents, code | text, code | From $20/mo | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
| Andi | 85% | text | text | Free | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
| Phind | 74% | text, code | text, code | From $15/mo | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
| Komo | 73% | text | text | Free | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
| AI map | 75% | text | text | Free | Yes | — | AI Search Engine |
Frequently asked
What is the best free Google AI Mode alternative?
IAsk (88% match) is the closest free alternative to Google AI Mode: IAsk. Perplexity AI (87% match) and Andi (85% match) come next.
What is the best Google AI Mode alternative for doing research?
YouMind ranks first for doing research at 79% match. See the full list of Google AI Mode alternatives for Research.
How is the match percentage calculated?
It measures how much of Google AI Mode's job a tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings never change the percentage; they only break ties in the order. Lists are recomputed nightly and reviewed by editors for the most-visited tools.
How this list is ranked
The match score measures how much of Google AI Mode's job each tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers, and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings do not change the score; they only break ties in the order.
Lists are recomputed nightly from the live catalog and reviewed by our editors for the most-visited tools. Sponsored placements are marked and sit outside the ranking.