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Glarity alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Glarity alternative is Monica (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Glarity compared with 5 alternatives: Monica, Sider, MaxAI, HARPA AI and Felo.
Glarity has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.49 per month, billed every 12 months ($89). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlarityThis tool | Free plan · from $7.49/mo | Yes | Browser extension |
| Monica | Free plan · from $8.3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Sider | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| MaxAI | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| HARPA AI | Free plan · from €14.3/mo | Yes | Browser extension |
| Felo | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Glarity starts at $7.49 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Monica, Sider, MaxAI and Felo score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Glarity
Monica
AI assistant with many models, built around a browser sidebar
- Monica starts at $8.3 per month, billed annually ($99 per year).
- Monica also lists a web app and macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Monica also covers AI agents and grammar & style.
- Monica does not cover transcription, which Glarity does.
Suits: People who want AI help inside the browser on any web page
Sider
AI sidebar for the browser with many models and mobile apps
- Sider starts at $9.99 per month (Basic, US App Store); a mobile Pocket Plan is $49.99 per year.
- Sider also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Sider also covers AI agents and grammar & style.
- Sider does not cover transcription, which Glarity does.
Suits: People who want an AI side panel on every browser tab
MaxAI
AI sidebar for Chromium browsers that chats about the page you are on
- MaxAI starts at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($30 billed monthly).
- MaxAI also lists a web app.
- MaxAI also covers citations, grammar & style and image generation.
- MaxAI does not cover transcription, which Glarity does.
Suits: People who read, write and research inside a Chromium browser all day
HARPA AI
Browser extension that runs AI chat and automations on any page
- HARPA AI starts at €14.3 per month, billed annually.
- HARPA AI also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
- HARPA AI does not cover transcription, which Glarity does.
Suits: People who want AI on top of whatever page they are reading
Felo
Multilingual AI search engine that also builds slides and docs
- Felo starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($149.99), or $14.99 billed monthly.
- Felo also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- Felo also covers AI agents, research and presentations.
- Felo does not cover transcription, which Glarity does.
Suits: Researching topics whose best sources are in another language
Limits worth knowing in Glarity
- The pricing page names GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Gemini 1.5 Pro, so its model list may not be current.
- Higher plans are shown with discounted prices and no end date; the crossed-out prices are not recorded as plan prices.
- Accounts are for individual use only, and the page says multi-user access could lead to suspension.
- Only the yearly-billed prices could be read; no monthly-billing prices were displayed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Glarity?
The alternatives to Glarity in this directory are Monica, Sider, MaxAI, HARPA AI and Felo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Glarity.
Is there a free alternative to Glarity?
Yes. Monica, Sider, MaxAI, HARPA AI and Felo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Glarity alternatives work on Windows?
The Glarity listing does not include a Windows app. Monica and Sider list one.
Which Glarity alternatives work on macOS?
The Glarity listing does not include a macOS app. Monica and Sider list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 9, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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