PQAI
7.8#2 in ai patent search softwareFrom $216 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitPQAI vs XLSCOUT
What both publish
| Fact | PQAI | XLSCOUT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The API plans include MCP server access and state compatibility with Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini. | The Novelty Checker page describes the product as API-ready for integration with existing R&D and IP management systems. |
| Security | PQAI says API requests use token-based authentication and HTTPS, with rate limiting and access controls. | XLSCOUT says it does not use customer data to train its models and offers storage on US- or EU-based servers. |
PQAI plans
- FreeFree
- API Starter$20 a month
- Starter$20 a month
- PQAI+ Monthly$20 a month
- API Developer$199 a month
- Developer$199 a month
XLSCOUT plans
No prices published.
Pick PQAI if…
PQAI suits individual inventors, patent examiners, law firms, enterprises, and R&D teams looking for relevant prior art. Its API and embedding options also suit developers adding patent search to a product or website, though commercial integration requires a commercial API or Enterprise plan.
Pick XLSCOUT if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.