1. Sarvam AI
Sarvam AI · Bengaluru · AI tools · 4.3/5
Indic language foundation models and voice agents built in Bengaluru.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Glean
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
AI tools · Alternatives
Best Glean alternatives in India (2026)
Glean is an ai tools product from Glean, Palo Alto, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 5 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 12 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Glean are Sarvam AI (On request), Juniper Mist (On request), Omneky (On request), SoundHound Houndify (On request) and Salesforce Agentforce (On request). Zoho Zia is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹800/month.
Why businesses look for a Glean alternative
The price isn't published
Glean quotes Glean per organisation. 7 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Glean has no free tier. 5 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Glean is built in United States. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Glean alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Glean's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Glean (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Sarvam AI | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Juniper Mist | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Omneky | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  SoundHound Houndify | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Salesforce Agentforce | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 6 |  Leena AI | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Yellow.ai Agents | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Moveworks | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 9 |  Freshworks Freddy Copilot | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Zoho Zia | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 11 |  Writesonic Chatsonic | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 12 |  JetBrains AI Assistant | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  AdCreative.ai | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Pencil | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Notion AI Assistant | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Slack AI | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  ChatGPT | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Hanooman | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Sudowrite | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Claude | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Glean alternatives in detail
On request
Quote-based
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Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Glean
- Built in India (Gurugram)
Compared with Glean
- Built in India (San Mateo)
On request
Quote-based
9. Freshworks Freddy Copilot
Freshworks · San Mateo · AI tools · 4.6/5
AI copilot for support and sales agents.
₹2,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Glean
- Publishes a price (₹2,400/mo); Glean is quote-only
- Built in India (San Mateo)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Glean
- Has a free plan — Glean does not
- Built in India (Chennai)
Glean alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Glean
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How to choose a Glean alternative
- Decide what you need: a general assistant, a specialised tool, or an API for your product.
- Check data-usage terms — whether your inputs train models.
- Prefer tools with team management and SSO for company use.
Glean alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Glean in 2026?+
The closest matches to Glean on App Advisor are Sarvam AI (On request), Juniper Mist (On request), Omneky (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Glean, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Glean?+
Yes. 5 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Zia (Free plan), Writesonic Chatsonic (Free plan), ChatGPT (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Glean?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, JetBrains AI Assistant starts lowest at ₹800/mo. Zoho Zia also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Glean?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Sarvam AI (On request), Leena AI (On request), Yellow.ai Agents (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Glean vs Sarvam AI: which is better?+
Sarvam AI is the closest match to Glean in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Glean alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ai tools or a category Glean also covers, and Glean's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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