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Felo alternatives

Felo compared with 5 alternatives: Perplexity, Kagi Assistant, ChatGPT, Gemini and Monica.

Felo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($149.99), or $14.99 billed monthly. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
FeloThis toolFree plan · from $12.50/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PerplexityFree plan · from $17/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Kagi AssistantFree trial · from $5/moTrial onlyWeb
ChatGPTFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
GeminiFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
MonicaFree plan · from $8.3/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Felo

  1. Perplexity

    AI search assistant that answers questions with cited sources

    • Perplexity starts at $17 per month when billed annually ($20 a month on the US App Store). Felo starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($149.99), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Felo also covers AI agents, research and presentations.

    Suits: Research questions where you want the sources behind each answer

  2. Kagi Assistant

    Multi-model AI assistant included with a Kagi Search plan

    • Kagi Assistant starts at $5 per month, or $54 per year (Kagi Starter). Felo starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($149.99), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Felo has a free plan. Kagi Assistant does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Felo lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Felo lists a browser extension.
    • Felo also covers AI agents and presentations.

    Suits: Kagi Search subscribers who want an assistant on the same plan

  3. ChatGPT

    OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice

    • ChatGPT starts at $8 per month (Go). Felo starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($149.99), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Only ChatGPT lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Felo lists a browser extension.
    • Felo also covers AI agents, research and presentations.

    Suits: General-purpose help with writing, questions and brainstorming

  4. Gemini

    Google's AI assistant, tied into Gmail, Docs and other Google apps

    • Gemini starts at $4.99 per month (Google AI Plus). Felo starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($149.99), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Gemini lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Felo lists a browser extension.
    • Felo also covers AI agents, research and presentations.

    Suits: People who already use Gmail, Docs, Drive and Google Calendar

  5. Monica

    AI assistant with many models, built around a browser sidebar

    • Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year). Felo starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($149.99), or $14.99 billed monthly.
    • Only Monica lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Monica also covers grammar & style.
    • Felo also covers research and presentations.

    Suits: People who want AI help inside the browser on any web page

Limits worth knowing in Felo

  • The free plan allows 5 professional searches and 3 file analyses a day, and leaves out AI Slides, custom agents, video generation and API access.
  • When Pro credits run out, slides, images and video pause until more credits are bought; search continues at up to 300 Pro searches a day.
  • The US App Store lists in-app subscriptions at $20.99 a month and $214.99 a year, above the prices on the website.
  • Beyond the browser there are iPhone, iPad and Android apps and a Chrome extension; the site lists no desktop app.
Felo pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Felo?

The alternatives to Felo in this directory are Perplexity, Kagi Assistant, ChatGPT, Gemini and Monica. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Felo.

Is there a free alternative to Felo?

Yes. Perplexity, ChatGPT, Gemini and Monica have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Felo alternatives work on Windows?

The Felo listing does not include a Windows app. ChatGPT, Gemini and Monica list one.

Which Felo alternatives work on macOS?

The Felo listing does not include a macOS app. ChatGPT, Gemini and Monica list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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