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Humata alternatives with a Mac app

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

Humata has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (covers up to 3 users). 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 Humata

  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). 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.
    ChatPDF vs HumataChatPDF 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). 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.
    Anara vs HumataAnara pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Otio vs HumataOtio pricing and details

  4. Liner

    AI search with cited answers, research agents and a writer

    • Liner starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($17.99 billed monthly). Humata starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (covers up to 3 users).
    • Only Liner lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Liner lists a browser extension.
    • Liner also covers AI search, AI agents, long-form writing and highlights.
    Liner 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. Humata starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (covers up to 3 users).
    • Only Zotero lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Humata lists a web app.
    • Zotero is open source, according to its own site.
    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). Humata starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (covers up to 3 users).
    • Humata has a free plan. Mapify does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mapify lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
    • Only Mapify lists a browser extension.
    Mapify pricing and details

Common questions

Which Humata alternatives have a Mac app?

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

Does Humata have a Mac app?

The Humata listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.

Which of these AI research tools are free?

ChatPDF, Anara, Otio, Liner 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 Humata: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.