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Humata alternatives
Humata compared with 6 alternatives: ChatPDF, AskYourPDF, ChatDOC, Anara, Gemini Notebook and 1 more.
Humata has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (covers up to 3 users). 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HumataThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| 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 |
| ChatDOC | Free trial · from $89.9/yr | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Anara | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Gemini Notebook | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Otio | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Humata
- 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). Humata starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (covers up to 3 users).
- Only ChatPDF lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- 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). Humata starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (covers up to 3 users).
- Only AskYourPDF lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only AskYourPDF lists a browser extension.
Suits: Students and researchers who want cited answers from long papers and books
- Free trial · from $89.9/yr
ChatDOC
Chat with PDFs and documents, with answers traced to the source
- ChatDOC starts at $89.9 per 360 days (a 30-day plan is also sold). Humata starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (covers up to 3 users).
- Humata has a free plan. ChatDOC does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ChatDOC lists a browser extension.
Suits: Checking each AI answer against the passage it came from
- 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). Humata starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (covers up to 3 users).
- Only Anara lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Anara lists a browser extension.
- 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). Humata starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (covers up to 3 users).
- Only Gemini Notebook lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gemini Notebook also covers AI search and notes.
- Humata also covers research and citations.
Suits: Students and researchers working from a set of their own documents
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Otio
AI research workspace for chatting across many sources
- Otio starts at $7 per month (Lite), billed monthly or $84 per year. Humata starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (covers up to 3 users).
- Only Otio lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
- Only Otio lists a browser extension.
- Otio also covers AI search, notes and AI agents.
Suits: Researchers synthesizing dozens of papers into a literature review
Limits worth knowing in Humata
- The Free plan is limited to 1 user and 60 pages a month, and the homepage also caps it at 10 answers.
- Pages beyond a plan's monthly allowance are billed per page: $0.02 on Expert and $0.01 on Team.
- OCR for scanned text, department and folder permissions and response personalization need the Team plan.
- The billing FAQ mentions a Student plan, but the pricing page does not list it or show a price.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Humata?
The alternatives to Humata in this directory are ChatPDF, AskYourPDF, ChatDOC, Anara, Gemini Notebook and Otio. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Humata.
Is there a free alternative to Humata?
Yes. ChatPDF, AskYourPDF, Anara, Gemini Notebook and Otio have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Humata alternatives work on Windows?
The Humata listing does not include a Windows app. ChatPDF and Otio list one.
Which Humata alternatives work on macOS?
The Humata listing does not include a macOS app. ChatPDF, Anara and Otio 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.