Aside vs Polar
| Aside | Polar | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $20/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | — | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| AI research mode | Yes | Yes |
| Browser agent | Yes | Yes |
| Browser engine | chromium | chromium |
| Privacy model | hybrid | hybrid |
| Paid from | — | 20 /user/mo |
| Page summaries | — | Yes |
| Supported platforms | — | macos |
Both are listed in Best AI Browsers. On Everything Xiaomi, Polar scores higher on our published basis.