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Le moteur de réponses : des réponses sourcées et à jour.
Why as an alternative to Exa: free tier to test, paid at 18 €/mois for regular use.
The top 5
The best alternatives to Exa
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AndiFree · Gratuit
Recherche conversationnelle qui répond au lieu de lister.
Why as an alternative to Exa: real free version, no paywall. Best bet if you want to leave Exa without adding a line to your budget.
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ConsensusFreemium · 9 €/mois
Moteur de recherche sur la littérature scientifique.
Why as an alternative to Exa: free tier to test, paid at 9 €/mois for regular use.
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ElicitFreemium · 10 €/mois
Assistant de recherche IA pour articles académiques.
Why as an alternative to Exa: free tier to test, paid at 10 €/mois for regular use.
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FeloFreemium · 14 €/mois
Moteur de recherche IA multilingue.
Why as an alternative to Exa: free tier to test, paid at 14 €/mois for regular use.
Summary table
At-a-glance table
| Tool | Price | Model | Joute score |
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| Exa (reference) | API à l'usage | Freemium | -- |
| Perplexity | 18 €/mois | Freemium | 8 |
| Andi | Gratuit | Free | -- |
| Consensus | 9 €/mois | Freemium | -- |
| Elicit | 10 €/mois | Freemium | -- |
| Felo | 14 €/mois | Freemium | -- |
Also worth knowing
Other alternatives in the same category
3 additional Recherche tools worth knowing. Less priority than the top 5, but useful depending on the case.
Frequently asked
Everything to know before switching
What is the best alternative to Exa in 2026?
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Perplexity tops our ranking among the 8 alternatives identified in the Recherche category. Joute score: 8/10. The verdict shifts based on your profile and budget: we detail the top 5 above.
Is there a free alternative to Exa?
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Yes, Andi is a real free alternative, recherche conversationnelle qui répond au lieu de lister. Several other tools in the category offer a freemium tier.
Is Exa really the best in its category?
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Exa hasn't been fully tested by Joute yet. The ranking above is based on alternative scores -- use it as guidance, not a final verdict.
Why look for an alternative to Exa?
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Three common reasons: the price gets too high, the tool no longer covers a refined use case, or you want to de-risk your stack. The Recherche category is well-stocked in 2026 to find better or cheaper.