AskToBuy AI vs ShopSavvy

AskToBuy AI provides product recommendations through conversational AI on web and mobile apps. Users can describe preferences, needs, and budget to receive suggestions and compare products; the website says chatting does not require registration. The service is listed for web, Android, iOS, and API, with a free plan. Its mobile backend is described as Flutter-ready, with device-based identification, conversation sessions, offline support, and readiness for push notifications.

The privacy policy lists device identifiers, conversation messages, product preferences, search queries, and basic usage analytics among collected data. Conversation data is stored temporarily and may be kept in anonymized form for model improvement. Listed safeguards include HTTPS/TLS transmission, secure server infrastructure, regular security audits and updates, and limited staff access. The terms say recommendations are not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or suitable, and advise checking product information before buying. Users must be at least 13 years old. The iPhone and iPad app plan is listed at free.

ShopSavvy helps shoppers compare prices across retailers; the company says its coverage exceeds 100 million products. Its mobile app scans barcodes and compares store prices, while watchlists can send price-drop alerts and restock notices for items at supported retailers. Multi-retailer price history can help inform whether to buy now or wait. The desktop app adds a conversational shopping assistant for comparing products, prices, and deals. ShopSavvy also offers a Data API with product details, prices, availability, deals, reviews, and historical data across tens of thousands of retailers and sellers. Listed integrations and SDKs include Python, TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin, LangChain, LlamaIndex, and OpenAI Functions. The consumer service is described as free to use; its Free plan includes comparisons, price history, alerts, and mobile, browser, and desktop access. API plans include Starter at $49 a month, with 1,000 credits and a 14-day free trial. ShopSavvy is available on Android, iOS, web, Mac, Windows, and Linux, as well as through API and extension options. The company says it has been around since 2008.