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Fess vs Mindbreeze InSpire

Fess

fess.codelibs.org

Mindbreeze InSpire

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FigureFessMindbreeze InSpire
Price fromFree$8,641.67/mo
Free planYes—
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
WebYesYes
WindowsYes—
macOSYes—
LinuxYesYes
APIYesYes
Self-hostedYesYes
Plans published24
Spec score · AI Enterprise Search Software8.3 (#6)7.9 (#12)
Spec score · Enterprise Search Software8.2 (#6)8.0 (#8)
DeploymentFess runs on operating systems with a Java or Docker runtime environment.Deployment options include SaaS, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, hybrid, and an on-premises appliance.
IntegrationsFess can return search results in JSON, integrate with websites using JavaScript, and extend functionality through plugins.The pricing page lists workplace integrations including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Salesforce.
ProductFess is an open-source enterprise search server for searching websites, files, and databases.Mindbreeze InSpire is an AI-powered enterprise search insight engine that analyzes company data and provides information in context.
SupportThe open-source edition is community-supported and has no guaranteed support; paid professional support is available by email.The product page directs customers to Mindbreeze’s support ticket portal and documentation site.

Plans

Fess

  • Fess Open SourceFree
  • Professional SupportPriced on request

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Mindbreeze InSpire

  • Mindbreeze InSpire (1M; SaaS / On-premises / Cloud Native)$103,700 a year
  • Mindbreeze InSpire (5M; SaaS / On-premises / Cloud Native)Priced on request
  • Mindbreeze InSpire (Infinity; SaaS / On-premises / Cloud Native)Priced on request
  • Mindbreeze InSpire (xM; SaaS / On-premises / Cloud Native)Priced on request

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Fess

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Mindbreeze InSpire

Mindbreeze InSpire is an AI-powered enterprise search and insight engine that analyzes company information and presents it in context. It connects enterprise information into a unified knowledge foundation while preserving existing permissions. Listed capabilities include fact extraction, classification, natural-language question answering, LLM support, RAG, and a relevance model. Mindbreeze says InSpire connects to more than 500 data sources, including shared folders, SharePoint, and ECM systems; workplace integrations include Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Salesforce. Deployment options include SaaS, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, hybrid environments, and an on-premises appliance. Access controls apply to documents, entities, and fields, with SSO options including SAML, AAD/AD FS, and CAS. The product is paid, with no free plan and a free trial listed. The 1M tier costs $103,700 a year and starts at EUR 83 000 p/year; it covers up to 1,000,000 documents or information objects, with limits on users, queries per second, Insight Services calls, and usage. Other listed tiers have prices on request.

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