Fess vs InSearch
| Fess | InSearch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $1.67/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Permission sync | Yes | Yes |
| Answer citations | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment options | self-hosted | cloud |
| Admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 20 /user/mo |
| Source connectors | — | 10 |
Both are listed in Best AI Enterprise Search Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Fess scores higher on our published basis.