You.com alternatives
12 tools that can replace You.com for at least part of the work, closest first. Each row names the reason it made the list.
You.com: Search with answers and a choice of model, plus research and file modes. Paid plans from $15/mo. Free plan available.
| Tool | Why it fits | Entry price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini | 2 shared tasks, same category, cheaper entry plan | $14/mo | You.com vs Gemini |
| ChatGPT | 2 shared tasks, same category | $20/mo | You.com vs ChatGPT |
| Perplexity | 2 shared tasks | $20/mo | You.com vs Perplexity |
| Kagi Assistant | 1 shared task, same category, cheaper entry plan | $10/mo | You.com vs Kagi Assistant |
| Grok | 1 shared task, same category, cheaper entry plan | $8/mo | You.com vs Grok |
| Consensus | 1 shared task, cheaper entry plan | $8.99/mo | |
| Elicit | 1 shared task, cheaper entry plan | $12/mo | |
| Google AI Studio | 1 shared task | Free | |
| Mistral Le Chat | same category, cheaper entry plan | $14.99/mo | You.com vs Mistral Le Chat |
| Poe | same category | $19.99/mo | You.com vs Poe |
| Claude | same category | $20/mo | You.com vs Claude |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | same category | $20/mo | You.com vs Microsoft 365 Copilot |
Gemini
Google's chat with access to Drive, Gmail and Sheets, deep research and a localized interface. Paid plans from $14/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Run a quick counterparty check before a deal, Build a competitor price review
ChatGPT
All-purpose chat assistant with web search, file and spreadsheet analysis, voice and custom GPTs. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Run a quick counterparty check before a deal, Build a competitor price review
Perplexity
Answer engine with a citation for every claim, for counterparty checks and market reviews. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Run a quick counterparty check before a deal, Build a competitor price review
Kagi Assistant
Paid ad-free search with an assistant that gives access to models from several vendors. Paid plans from $10/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Run a quick counterparty check before a deal
Grok
xAI chat with real-time access to the X feed, for mention monitoring and quick reviews. Paid plans from $8/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Build a competitor price review
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