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SciSpace alternatives with a Mac app

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

SciSpace has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). 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 SciSpace

  1. Anara

    AI research assistant that cites the exact source passage

    • Anara starts at $8 per seat / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). SciSpace starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Anara lists a macOS app.
    • Anara also covers web clipper.
    Anara vs SciSpaceAnara pricing and details

  2. 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). SciSpace starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only ChatPDF lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Only SciSpace lists a browser extension.
    • SciSpace also covers AI agents.
    ChatPDF vs SciSpaceChatPDF pricing and details

  3. Liner

    AI search with cited answers, research agents and a writer

    • Liner starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($17.99 billed monthly). SciSpace starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Liner lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Liner also covers long-form writing and highlights.
    • SciSpace also covers chat assistant.
    Liner vs SciSpaceLiner 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. SciSpace starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only Otio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Otio also covers notes.
    Otio pricing and details

Common questions

Which SciSpace alternatives have a Mac app?

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

Does SciSpace have a Mac app?

The SciSpace listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, iOS 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 SciSpace: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.