6 ranked · checked October 2026
Best Research AI Agents
AI agents for research, data gathering, synthesis and knowledge discovery.
Ranked by overall score
#AgentCategoryFromFree tier
- 01Gemini NotebookGoogleResearch7.889876$4.99/moYes
- 02ConsensusConsensusResearch7.688876FreeYes
- 03ElicitOughtResearch7.587877FreeYes
- 04HarveyCounsel AI CorporationResearch7.196488CustomNo
- 05HebbiaHebbiaResearch7.096577CustomNo
- 06GensparkGensparkResearch6.787665FreeYes
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J K move↵ open1–6 sortScores out of 10, weighted across five criteria. Prices are the cheapest paid plan.
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