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AddSearch is a unified search, AI-answers, and conversational-AI platform used by 1,800+ organizations. Three layers in one platform: keyword search with AI ranking and personalization; content-grounded AI answers with no hallucinations; conversational AI with multi-turn dialogue. Built for Higher Education, Manufacturing & Telecom, Healthcare, Government, Associations, Insurance, Corporate Enterprise, and Finance & Banking. SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, 99.9% standard SLA, up to 99.999% on Enterprise.

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Guru is the AI Source of Truth for your company. It’s an AI knowledge platform that connects everything your teams know—across chats, docs, and apps—into one trusted layer that delivers cited, permission-aware answers everywhere you work. Guru automatically connects to tools like Slack, Teams, Google Drive, Confluence, Salesforce, Zendesk, and more, so employees and AI assistants can access verified knowledge directly in their workflow. Every answer shows where it came from, inherits existing permissions, and stays accurate automatically through built-in verification and expert updates. By connecting knowledge, making it accessible everywhere, and keeping it trustworthy automatically, Guru eliminates manual searches and ensures everyone—human or AI—works from the same truth.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Media, Telecommunications, Government, Education, Banking, Healthcare

Audience

All departments and company sizes

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$119.00/month
Pricing scales together with customers' requirements. Custom pricing is available for enterprises.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$25
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.1 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.9 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • The search is incredibly fast and displays relevant results in real time. I love being able to customize the design of the search box so it matches the look and feel of my website.
  • The platform is easy to work with and operates across any business environment smoothly. Built on smooth coding framework, which never disappoints in performance and works efficiently for our businesses. It is one of the most preferred platform when it comes to searching anything pertaining to one's business. It works on low coding structure and so never hangs or slow down
  • It provides instant, error-free search solutions of online stores and businesses. The deployment is easy and did not require any complex coding setup; rather, it can be easily initiated with simple plugins in Shopify, etc., and is very well customizable as per business requirements. The subscription is quite affordable and so preferred by the majority of businesses.
  • AddSearch has been very effective in improving the way we manage and retrieve large volumes of technical documentation and enterprise content. It provides fast and accurate search results, which is critical in environments where time-sensitive decisions depend on having the right information quickly. The customization features, such as relevance tuning and personalized search experiences, make it adaptable for different user groups. The analytics dashboard is also valuable for understanding how users interact with content and continuously improving the search performance.
  • The Api integration is top notch for the development teams, and helps the product manager to understand the user insights.
  • In my role managing key accounts, AddSearch has been very effective in helping me deliver better outcomes for clients. The speed and accuracy of the search, combined with typo tolerance and AI-driven ranking, mean clients’ users find what they’re looking for quickly. Features like pinning results or setting promotions give me direct control over how campaigns and product launches show up in search, which is critical when clients are pushing seasonal offers or new products. The analytics are equally valuable, as they give me clear data on search trends and content gaps. That allows me to make concrete, data-backed recommendations to clients instead of relying on assumptions. Managing multiple domains from a single dashboard also saves me time on reporting and optimization, letting me focus on strategy and growth discussions with clients.
  • 1. Easy Integration – Quick setup with minimal coding; works well with most CMS platforms. 2. Customizable Search UI – Offers design flexibility to match your site's look and feel. 3. Fast and Accurate Results – Delivers real-time search results with typo tolerance and autocomplete
  • After evaluating over a half a dozen search vendors, including: Clerk.io, Cludo, Elastic, Swifttype, HawkSearch, Algolia, AddSearch, SearchNode and Coveo, we decided to go with AddSearch. We chose AddSearch because they offered a comprehensive list of search features. specialize in federated search, provide options for personalization and support creation of UI. Their budget fell midway between the lowest and highest and they had the shortest implementation time for ease of integration.
  • Our web management agency was able to easily integrate AddSearch into our custom website. The functionality helps our internal teams and our clients.
  • - AddSearch indexes PDF content very well - Web dashboard gives us all the control we need - API is available to further customize our usage - Support is incredibly fast, friendly, and helpful!

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • As our business continues to grow, getting new employees up to speed as well as communicating changed to existing employees has been a challenge in the past. Our business is constantly changing, be it pricing, operating procedures, vendors, etc. Guru allows us one place for our team to go to find relevant, up to date info that was previously scattered throughout multiple channels, or inside the heads of the owners. With AI functionality in Guru our employees can ask common language questions and find relevant info quickly.
  • Lightning-Fast Answers: Guru's AI-powered search delivers rapid access to information, ensuring that I can find answers to my queries within seconds. This speed and efficiency save valuable time, allowing me to focus on important tasks. Intuitive Interface: Guru seamlessly integrates the functionalities of an intranet and a wiki into one powerful platform. Its user-friendly interface makes navigating through vast amounts of information a breeze, enhancing productivity and reducing frustration. Considerate of Time: By providing a centralized repository of knowledge, Guru eliminates the need to constantly interrupt colleagues with repetitive questions. This not only saves my time but also respects the time of others, fostering a culture of efficiency and collaboration. Comprehensive Knowledge Management: Guru's extensive database ensures that I have access to all relevant information, enabling me to get exactly what I need quickly. Whether it's company policies, project updates, or best practices, Guru has it all, streamlining decision-making and problem-solving processes. Security: With Guru's focus on enterprise-level security, I can trust that sensitive information is protected. Its robust security measures provide peace of mind, allowing me to utilize the platform confidently.
  • -Great AI-enabled, tech-driven intranet solution -Easy set up -Integrates seamlessly with Slack, Google Drive, etc -The Answers feature changes the dynamic of how end-users interact with the application from an intranet website/shared folder to an LLM with a curated knowledge base -High usability minimizes user training needs and drives adoption without the need for a complex implementation strategy -Sales lead becomes CSM, so no awkward handoff to a stranger and wasted time re-explaining your use case(s) -Pricing structure aligns value with cost, increases with user adoption -Verification functionality keeps the knowledge base accurate in an auditable manner and solves the issue of iteration control -Updating cards and connecting to files/folders in Drive is very easy
  • - Auto archive tool is incredibly useful for temporary changes such as A/B tests our various product teams run - Answers gives our support agents the info they need in the most efficient way possible - Announcements keep the team updated on our org's regular product enhancements
  • Gurus genius lies in its reliability - you can trust that the information you’re seeing is accurate and up to date via its various ownership and verification features. It also simplifies your teams workflow by offering up the information folks need where they need it. The collection and tagging features are also smart. I’ve not yet dug into their rapidly growing AI offerings but am excited to do so as I know more time savings are in store.

Cons

  • I wish I would've been using this years ago - its an instrumental part of our business now.
  • Learning Curve: While Guru's interface is intuitive, mastering its full capabilities may require some initial investment in learning. However, the platform offers ample resources and support to aid users in becoming proficient.
  • -Not the cheapest option, has per-seat-per-month pricing -Bulk import is great, but the formatting doesn't translate well from docx files, requiring time-consuming reformatting -Ability to track card use, but not at the user level
  • It would be great if Answers source documentation had the same update reminders as Guru cards do.
  • Guru was a bit behind in offering enterprise search but have quickly caught up - again, giving all teams the info they need whether native to Guru or housed elsewhere.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

AddSearch
Founded: 2013
Finland
www.addsearch.com

Company Information

Guru
Founded: 2013
United States
www.getguru.com

Alternatives

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Categories

AddSearch provides a lightning-fast, effortless, and customizable product search and recommendation tool for any online store. It works with any CMS and provides an Enterprise level tools to manage search results. AddSearch has all the Enterprise-level features that you need: - Autocomplete - Smart results ranking - Including / Excluding content - Advanced search analytics with 1 year retention - Filters and facets - Search personalization - Custom SSO - Audit logs - Recommendation Engine - Automated synonyms suggestions - Organizational User Management - Works with any CMS - Implementations with a crawler or API - SLA up to 99.999% - Fast turnaround time Prices start from $99/month when implementing the search yourself. Full setup service included in plans from $499/month. For Shopify stores, try out AddSearch Search & Discovery app!

AddSearch provides a personalized site search and recommendation tool for any website or e-commerce site. It works with any CMS and provides an Enterprise level tools to manage search results. With nearly 2000 customers globally, in Media, Telecommunications, Government, Education, eCommerce and many more, AddSearch is a proven best-of-breed site search solution. AddSearch has all the Enterprise-level features that you need: - Search personalization - Autocomplete - Smart results ranking - Including / Excluding content - Advanced search analytics with 1 year retention - Filters and facets - Custom SSO - Audit logs - Recommendation Engine - Automated synonyms suggestions - Organizational User Management - Works with any CMS - Implementations with a crawler or API - SLA up to 99.999% - Fast turnaround time Prices start from $99/month when implementing the search yourself. Search Personalization and full setup service are included in plans from $499/month.

Drive growth and engagement with AddSearch's product and content recommendations. With AddSearch, you will get site search and recommendations in the same package, providing your website users with a complete user experience. What is included in the Recommendations? - Diverse layout options - Opportunity to control every element - Powerful rule engine - Context-based filtering - Real-time recommendations - Easy integration - Scalable solution With AddSearch Recommend, you can add various types of recommendations on a product or any other page on your site. Examples of use cases: - Similar product (e.g. based on brand, style, price, etc.) - Frequently Bought Products (based on the actual data) - Most popular products - Newest articles - Highest-rated courses - Most viewed travel packages Additionally to the Recommendation system, you will also get an AI-powered site search to drive your traffic to the right pages.

Categories

Enterprise Search Features

AI / Machine Learning
eDiscovery
Faceted Search / Filtering
Full Text Search
Fuzzy Search
Indexing
Text Analytics

Customer Experience Features

Action Management
Analytics
Customer Segmentation
Dashboard
Feedback Management
Knowledge Management
Multi-Channel Collection
Sentiment Analysis
Survey Management
Text Analysis
Trend Analysis

Enterprise Search Features

AI / Machine Learning
eDiscovery
Faceted Search / Filtering
Full Text Search
Fuzzy Search
Indexing
Text Analytics

Customer Service Features

Alerts / Escalation
Appointment Management
Call Center Management
Email Management
Knowledge Base
Live Chat
Performance Metrics
Queue Management
Self Service Portal
Social Media Integration
Surveys & Feedback
Virtual Assistant
Workflow Management

Employee Communication Tools Features

Activity / News Feed
Audio / Video Conferencing
Blogs
Chat / Messaging
Employee Directory
Event Calendar
File Sharing
Knowledge Management
Newsletter Management
Surveys & Feedback

Internal Communications Features

App Integration
Blogs
Chat/Messaging
Email Management
Employee Directory
Event Calendar
Newsletter Management
Photo Gallery
Social Sharing
Survey Management
Telephony
Video Chat
Voice Chat

Intranet Features

Activity / News Feed
Blogs
Calendar Management
Content Management
Discussions / Forums
Employee Directory
Knowledge Management
Policy Management
Search
Wiki

Knowledge Management Features

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cataloging / Categorization
Collaboration
Content Management
Decision Tree
Discussion Boards
Full Text Search
Knowledge Base Management
Self Service Portal

Sales Enablement Features

Collaboration
Contact Management
Content Management
Document Management
Goals / Quota Management
Lead Management
Meeting Management
Performance Management
Presentation Management
Proposal Management
Territory Management
Training Management

Team Communication Features

Activity / News Feed
Audio Calls
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Discussion Threads
File Sharing
Mobile Access
Push Notifications
Search
Surveys & Feedback
Task Management
Video Conferencing

Integrations

Active Directory
BizMerlinHR
Confluence
Deel
Dixa
Gmail
Gorgias
Hive
HubSpot Marketing Hub
Jira Service Management
Linear
Motileo
Officient
Quaeris
Re:amaze
SAP SuccessFactors
Shopify
TYPO3
Vidyard
Zendesk Sell

Integrations

Active Directory
BizMerlinHR
Confluence
Deel
Dixa
Gmail
Gorgias
Hive
HubSpot Marketing Hub
Jira Service Management
Linear
Motileo
Officient
Quaeris
Re:amaze
SAP SuccessFactors
Shopify
TYPO3
Vidyard
Zendesk Sell
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