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Paperguide alternatives with a Mac app

The Paperguide listing does not include a Mac app. 4 of the 27 other AI research tools in this directory list a Mac app.

Paperguide has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per seat / month, billed annually ($8 with the academic discount). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Paperguide

  1. Anara

    AI research assistant that cites the exact source passage

    • Anara starts at $8 per seat / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Paperguide starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually ($8 with the academic discount).
    • Only Anara lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Anara also covers web clipper.
    • Paperguide also covers long-form writing.
    Anara vs PaperguideAnara pricing and details

  2. Liner

    AI search with cited answers, research agents and a writer

    • Liner starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($17.99 billed monthly). Paperguide starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually ($8 with the academic discount).
    • Only Liner lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Liner also covers highlights.
    • Paperguide also covers chat assistant.
    Liner vs PaperguideLiner pricing and details

  3. 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). Paperguide starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually ($8 with the academic discount).
    • Only ChatPDF lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Paperguide lists a browser extension.
    • Paperguide also covers AI agents and long-form writing.
    ChatPDF pricing and details

  4. Otio

    AI research workspace for chatting across many sources

    • Otio starts at $7 per month (Lite), billed monthly or $84 per year. Paperguide starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually ($8 with the academic discount).
    • Only Otio lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Otio also covers notes.
    • Paperguide also covers long-form writing.
    Otio pricing and details

Common questions

Which Paperguide alternatives have a Mac app?

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

Does Paperguide have a Mac app?

The Paperguide listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web and Browser extension.

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. 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 Paperguide: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.