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AskYourPDF alternatives with a Mac app

The AskYourPDF listing does not include a Mac app. 6 of the 49 other AI research tools in this directory list a Mac app.

AskYourPDF has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.99 per month, billed yearly ($14.99 billed monthly). 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from AskYourPDF

  1. ChatPDF

    Ask questions about PDFs and get answers with citations

    • ChatPDF starts at $89.99 per year or $14.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase). AskYourPDF starts at $11.99 per month, billed yearly ($14.99 billed monthly).
    • Only ChatPDF lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only AskYourPDF lists a browser extension.
    • ChatPDF also covers AI search.
    ChatPDF vs AskYourPDFChatPDF pricing and details

  2. Anara

    AI research assistant that cites the exact source passage

    • Anara starts at $8 per seat / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). AskYourPDF starts at $11.99 per month, billed yearly ($14.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Anara lists a macOS app.
    • Only AskYourPDF lists an Android app.
    • Anara also covers AI search, web clipper and AI agents.
    Anara vs AskYourPDFAnara pricing and details

  3. Liner

    AI search with cited answers, research agents and a writer

    • Liner starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($17.99 billed monthly). AskYourPDF starts at $11.99 per month, billed yearly ($14.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Liner lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Liner also covers AI search, AI agents, long-form writing and highlights.
    • AskYourPDF also covers chat assistant.
    Liner pricing and details

  4. Otio

    AI research workspace for chatting across many sources

    • Otio starts at $7 per month (Lite), billed monthly or $84 per year. AskYourPDF starts at $11.99 per month, billed yearly ($14.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Otio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only AskYourPDF lists an Android app.
    • Otio also covers AI search, notes and AI agents.
    Otio pricing and details

  5. Zotero

    Free, open-source reference manager from a nonprofit

    • Zotero starts at $20 per year for 2 GB of file storage. AskYourPDF starts at $11.99 per month, billed yearly ($14.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Zotero lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only AskYourPDF lists a web app.
    • Only AskYourPDF lists a browser extension.
    Zotero pricing and details

  6. Mapify

    Turn PDFs, videos, web pages and audio into AI mind maps

    • Mapify starts at $5.99 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly). AskYourPDF starts at $11.99 per month, billed yearly ($14.99 billed monthly).
    • AskYourPDF has a free plan. Mapify does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mapify lists a macOS app.
    • Mapify also covers transcription, mind mapping and presentations.
    Mapify pricing and details

Common questions

Which AskYourPDF alternatives have a Mac app?

ChatPDF, Anara, Liner, Otio, Zotero and Mapify list a Mac app.

Does AskYourPDF have a Mac app?

The AskYourPDF listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

Which of these AI research tools are free?

ChatPDF, Anara, Liner, Otio and Zotero are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to AskYourPDF: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.