Best AI Research Assistants in 2026
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10 Oct 2026last checked
Input list AI Research Assistants 3 channels on this page · 9 of 24 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromSource citationsDeep research modeSource accessFile uploadsSource limitTeam workspace Spec sheet Score
26 General Evidence AI Research Agent Free planPaid fromSource citationsYesDeep research modeYesSource accessFile uploadsSource limitTeam workspaceYes 3/8spec lines stated 6.3
27 Iris.ai Free planYesPaid fromSource citationsDeep research modeSource accessFile uploadsSource limitTeam workspace 1/8spec lines stated 6.2
28 Primer Free planPaid fromSource citationsYesDeep research modeYesSource accessweb+files+connectorsFile uploadsYesSource limitTeam workspaceYes 5/8spec lines stated 6.2
Compare all 3 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | Paid from | Source citations | Deep research mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | General Evidence AI Research Agent | 6.3 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 27 | Iris.ai | 6.2 | Yes | |||
| 28 | Primer | 6.2 | Yes | Yes |