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ChatDOC alternatives
ChatDOC compared with 5 alternatives: ChatPDF, AskYourPDF, Humata, Anara and Gemini Notebook.
ChatDOC is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $89.9 per 360 days (a 30-day plan is also sold). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatDOCThis tool | Free trial · from $89.9/yr | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| ChatPDF | Free plan · from $89.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| AskYourPDF | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Humata | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Anara | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Gemini Notebook | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from ChatDOC
- Free plan · from $89.99/yr
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). ChatDOC starts at $89.9 per 360 days (a 30-day plan is also sold).
- ChatPDF has a free plan. ChatDOC does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ChatPDF lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only ChatDOC lists a browser extension.
- ChatPDF also covers AI search.
Suits: Students and researchers who want quick answers from a paper or textbook chapter
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
AskYourPDF
Chat with PDFs and other documents and get cited answers
- AskYourPDF starts at $11.99 per month, billed yearly ($14.99 billed monthly). ChatDOC starts at $89.9 per 360 days (a 30-day plan is also sold).
- AskYourPDF has a free plan. ChatDOC does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only AskYourPDF lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Students and researchers who want cited answers from long papers and books
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Humata
Document Q&A with cited answers across your uploaded files
- Humata starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (covers up to 3 users). ChatDOC starts at $89.9 per 360 days (a 30-day plan is also sold).
- Humata has a free plan. ChatDOC does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ChatDOC lists a browser extension.
Suits: Asking questions across many long PDFs and getting cited answers
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Anara
AI research assistant that cites the exact source passage
- Anara starts at $8 per seat / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). ChatDOC starts at $89.9 per 360 days (a 30-day plan is also sold).
- Anara has a free plan. ChatDOC does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Anara lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Anara also covers AI search, web clipper and AI agents.
Suits: Researchers who want answers grounded in their own library of papers
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Gemini Notebook
Google's AI research assistant that answers from your own sources
- Gemini Notebook starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus). ChatDOC starts at $89.9 per 360 days (a 30-day plan is also sold).
- Gemini Notebook has a free plan. ChatDOC does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Gemini Notebook lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only ChatDOC lists a browser extension.
- Gemini Notebook also covers AI search and notes.
Suits: Students and researchers working from a set of their own documents
Limits worth knowing in ChatDOC
- The Free plan is a one-time allowance of 10 uploads and 100 questions, and it accepts PDF files only.
- The web app says it does not work on mobile and asks users to open it on a computer.
- Image analysis is a paid add-on, and GPT-4o messages are bought as separate question packages.
- Refunds must be requested within 7 days of purchase and only if Pro features have not been used.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ChatDOC?
The alternatives to ChatDOC in this directory are ChatPDF, AskYourPDF, Humata, Anara and Gemini Notebook. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ChatDOC.
Is there a free alternative to ChatDOC?
Yes. ChatPDF, AskYourPDF, Humata, Anara and Gemini Notebook have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ChatDOC alternatives work on Windows?
The ChatDOC listing does not include a Windows app. ChatPDF lists one.
Which ChatDOC alternatives work on macOS?
The ChatDOC listing does not include a macOS app. ChatPDF and Anara list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.