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Undermind alternatives
Undermind compared with 8 alternatives: Elicit, Consensus, SciSpace, Ai2 Asta, Edison Scientific and 3 more.
Undermind has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16 per month, billed annually, at the academic rate ($60 for industry). All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| UndermindThis tool | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
| Elicit | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Consensus | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android |
| SciSpace | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Ai2 Asta | Free | Free | Web |
| Edison Scientific | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| AnswerThis | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | Web |
| Paperguide | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| STORM | Free | Free | Web |
How each one differs from Undermind
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Elicit
AI research assistant for literature search and systematic reviews
- Elicit starts at $49 per user / month, billed annually ($11 on academic pricing). Undermind starts at $16 per month, billed annually, at the academic rate ($60 for industry).
- Only Elicit lists a browser extension.
- Undermind also covers chat assistant.
Suits: Researchers running systematic reviews with screening and data extraction
- Free plan
Consensus
AI search engine that answers questions from peer-reviewed papers
- Only Consensus lists an Android app.
- Undermind also covers chat assistant.
Suits: Checking what peer-reviewed studies say about a specific question
- Free plan · from $12/mo
SciSpace
AI research platform for literature review and reading papers
- SciSpace starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Undermind starts at $16 per month, billed annually, at the academic rate ($60 for industry).
- Only SciSpace lists an iOS app.
- Only SciSpace lists a browser extension.
Suits: Students and researchers who want search, reading and writing tools in one place
- Free
Ai2 Asta
AI research assistant for finding papers and analyzing data
- Ai2 Asta is free. Undermind starts at $16 per month, billed annually, at the academic rate ($60 for industry).
- Ai2 Asta is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Undermind also covers chat assistant.
Suits: Researchers who want a stated reason for each paper a search returns
- Free plan
Edison Scientific
AI agents for scientific research, led by the Kosmos AI Scientist
- Edison Scientific is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Undermind also covers chat assistant and AI search.
Suits: Biology and drug-discovery teams analyzing large experimental datasets
- Free plan · from $14/mo
AnswerThis
AI literature review assistant with a library and writer
- AnswerThis starts at $14 per month, billed yearly ($35 billed monthly). Undermind starts at $16 per month, billed annually, at the academic rate ($60 for industry).
- AnswerThis also covers long-form writing.
- Undermind also covers chat assistant.
Suits: Graduate students writing a literature review for a thesis
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Paperguide
AI research platform for literature and systematic reviews
- Paperguide starts at $12 per seat / month, billed annually ($8 with the academic discount). Undermind starts at $16 per month, billed annually, at the academic rate ($60 for industry).
- Only Paperguide lists a browser extension.
- Paperguide also covers long-form writing.
Suits: Teams running systematic reviews that need documented screening decisions
- Free
STORM
Open-source AI that writes Wikipedia-style reports with citations
- STORM is free. Undermind starts at $16 per month, billed annually, at the academic rate ($60 for industry).
- STORM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- STORM also covers mind mapping.
- Undermind also covers chat assistant and AI search.
Suits: Getting a cited overview of an unfamiliar topic
Limits worth knowing in Undermind
- Free-tier searches read abstracts and metadata only; full-text search of open-access papers and preprints needs Pro.
- Industry pricing is far higher than academic: Pro is $60 a month billed annually against $16.
- A deep search typically takes about 2 minutes to finish, so results are not instant.
- Charges are non-refundable once a billing period has begun, except where the law requires a refund.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Undermind?
The alternatives to Undermind in this directory are Elicit, Consensus, SciSpace, Ai2 Asta, Edison Scientific, AnswerThis, Paperguide and STORM. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Undermind.
Is there a free alternative to Undermind?
Yes. Ai2 Asta and STORM are free to use. Elicit, Consensus, SciSpace, Edison Scientific, AnswerThis and Paperguide have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Undermind alternatives work on Android?
The Undermind listing does not include an Android app. Consensus lists one.
Which Undermind alternatives work on iOS?
The Undermind listing does not include an iOS app. SciSpace lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Undermind?
Ai2 Asta and STORM are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.