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Best AskNews Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives · 19 with a free plan · Updated

What are the best AskNews alternatives?

The best AskNews alternatives for AI API in 2026 are Quanty (AI knowledge graph tool, free), Hyper (AI chat interface, free) and AI Lens For Power BI (power BI visual, free). 19 of the 24 listed alternatives have a free or freemium plan.

Looking for something other than AskNews? Below are 24 alternatives in AI API, AI Assistant and AI Chatbot, all closely matched, ranked by how much they overlap with AskNews. AskNews itself is free. Each entry shows what the tool does, what it shares with AskNews, its key features and pricing.

What is AskNews?

Ask a question or open a news brief in AskNews and you get back stories written with human editorial oversight and AI, or you can pull the same material into your own app through an API. AskNews is a news and AI API tool that feeds LLMs with current, structured news data.

Pricing
Free

AskNews alternatives compared

Top 5 alternatives to AskNews with pricing and overlap
ToolPricingShared with AskNewsMatch
AskNewsFree—Original
QuantyFreeAI API, AI For Data Analytics, AI Knowledge Graph, AI News, Large Language Models (LLMs)Strong match
HyperFreeAI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, AI For Data Analytics, Large Language Models (LLMs)Strong match
AI Lens For Power BIFreeAI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, AI For Data Analytics, Large Language Models (LLMs)Strong match
Analytics ModelFreeAI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, AI For Data Analytics, Large Language Models (LLMs)Strong match
DeepSeek NederlandsFreeAI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, AI News, Large Language Models (LLMs)Strong match

Top 24 alternatives to AskNews

  1. #1
    Quanty logo

    Quanty

    Strong matchFree

    AI knowledge graph tool that tracks real-time cryptocurrency and stock market data and delivers structured financial insights through a GraphQL API.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI For Data Analytics, AI Knowledge Graph, AI News, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • With its GraphQL API

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  2. #2
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    Hyper

    Strong matchFree

    Hyper is an AI chat interface that searches and answers questions across apps like Google Drive, Slack, and Notion using live data.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, AI For Data Analytics, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  3. #3
    AI Lens For Power BI logo

    AI Lens For Power BI

    Strong matchFree

    Power BI visual that lets you ask questions of your dashboard data in plain language and get AI-generated insights.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, AI For Data Analytics, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • Enables natural language querying of data within Power BI
    • Provides clear
    • Customizable to match brand aesthetics

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  4. #4
    Analytics Model logo

    Analytics Model

    Strong matchFree

    AI data analytics tool that lets you ask questions of your data in plain language and turn results into charts.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, AI For Data Analytics, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • Empowers users to generate expert-level insights quickly
    • Simplifies data integration from various sources
    • Offers intuitive and expressive data interaction through natural language

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  5. #5
    DeepSeek Nederlands logo

    DeepSeek Nederlands

    Strong matchFree

    Free online AI chatbot for writing, coding, math and translation, built on the DeepSeek-V3 language model, with no sign-up needed.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, AI News, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  6. #6
    N

    Nexai

    Strong matchFreemium

    Nexai is an AI chat assistant and semantic search tool that answers visitor questions from your website knowledge base.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • AI chat assistant and semantic search platform for website knowledge bases

    Pricing: freemium (free plan + paid upgrades); AskNews is free

  7. #7
    LunarCrush logo

    LunarCrush

    Strong matchEnterprise

    LunarCrush is a social media analytics platform that tracks sentiment, trends and influence across crypto and financial markets in real time.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI For Data Analytics, AI News, AI Predictions, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • Comprehensive social media analytics for crypto and financial markets
    • Real-time data and insights
    • API access for integration into various applications

    Pricing: enterprise (custom pricing), while AskNews is free

  8. #8
    Abacus.AI logo

    Abacus.AI

    Strong matchEnterprise

    Abacus.AI is an enterprise AI platform for automating business processes, building custom AI agents, and connecting data sources for analytics.

    In common with AskNews: AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, AI For Data Analytics, AI Predictions, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • Comprehensive AI platform for various applications
    • AI-driven automation of enterprise processes
    • Access to state-of-the-art LLMs

    Pricing: enterprise (custom pricing), while AskNews is free

  9. #9
    LlamaIndex logo

    LlamaIndex

    Strong matchFree

    Developer framework for building RAG applications and knowledge assistants that connect large language models to your own documents and data.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • Flexibility to quickly prototype and deploy production-ready RAG applications
    • State-of-the-art document parsing capabilities
    • Active community support and responsiveness of the LlamaIndex team

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  10. #10
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    Lettria

    Strong matchEnterprise

    Lettria turns unstructured documents and data into structured knowledge for enterprise GenAI, using GraphRAG to improve retrieval accuracy in RAG systems.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Chatbot, AI Knowledge Graph, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • It offers a GraphRAG solution for enterprise GenAI

    Pricing: enterprise (custom pricing), while AskNews is free

  11. #11
    DeepSeek logo

    DeepSeek

    Strong matchFree

    DeepSeek is an AI company offering open-source large language models and APIs for developers building AI coding, writing and chatbot apps.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  12. #12
    Cherry Studio AI logo

    Cherry Studio AI

    Strong matchFree

    Cherry Studio AI is a desktop AI chat client that lets you switch between several LLMs, with local data storage and built-in translation.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • Windows

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  13. #13
    Athena AI logo

    Athena AI

    Strong matchFree

    Athena AI is a data analytics platform that connects SQL, NoSQL and file data sources and builds charts, reports and predictions for business teams.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, AI For Data Analytics, AI Predictions

    • Supports a wide range of SQL and NoSQL databases and file types
    • Offers advanced visualization capabilities with 21 chart types
    • Provides granular control over data access with customizable user levels

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  14. #14
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    FreshFeed

    Strong matchFree

    FreshFeed is a search API that feeds LLMs recent news and statistics to cut outdated answers and hallucinations.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI News, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • Helps LLMs access the latest information
    • Reduces hallucination and improves accuracy in LLM responses
    • Provides accurate statistics and numerical data

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  15. #15
    SmithTech logo

    SmithTech

    Strong matchFree

    SmithTech is a hospital price comparison tool for healthcare cost transparency, letting users search and compare hospital charge data.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, AI For Data Analytics

    • Includes all Professional features
    • API access
    • Contact Sales for details

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  16. #16
    Context Clue logo

    Context Clue

    Strong matchFree

    Context Clue is an AI knowledge management tool that analyzes documents, scanned PDFs and data to summarize text, run semantic search and generate reports.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Chatbot, AI For Data Analytics, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • AI Text Analysis and Knowledge Management Tool for document research and insights

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  17. #17
    C

    Chaterimo

    Strong matchFree

    AI customer service chatbot that answers questions 24/7 in multiple languages, built on ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini models.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • /7 availability
    • Personalized assistance
    • Cost reduction

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  18. #18
    SumoPPM logo

    SumoPPM

    Strong matchEnterprise

    SumoPPM is an AI business intelligence platform with interactive dashboards, custom chatbots, and AI agents for enterprises and small businesses.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Chatbot, AI For Data Analytics, AI Predictions

    • Data stays in a secure

    Pricing: enterprise (custom pricing), while AskNews is free

  19. #19
    AiExperts.me logo

    AiExperts.me

    Strong matchFree

    Marketplace where businesses hire vetted AI experts and prompt engineers, and build custom GPTs and AI agents on one platform.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, AI For Data Analytics, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • Access to vetted AI experts and prompt engineers
    • Wide range of AI services and solutions
    • Platform for creating custom GPTs and AI agents

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  20. #20
    A

    AnythingLLM

    Strong matchFree

    Open source AI chatbot desktop app that chats with your documents and runs LLMs and AI agents locally and privately on your computer.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • Runs fully locally and privately
    • Supports custom models and enterprise models
    • Works with various document types

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  21. #21
    Coinfeeds logo

    Coinfeeds

    Strong matchFree

    Coinfeeds is an AI crypto news and analysis service offering a crypto blog, portfolio monitoring, API access, and custom AI agents for crypto and stocks.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI For Data Analytics, AI News, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • Powered by AI
    • They offer custom AI agents powering leading crypto exchanges
    • API services

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  22. #22
    智

    智谱清言

    Strong matchFree

    Chinese AI chatbot from Zhipu AI with search, drawing, reading, video and PPT tools, plus code and data analysis help.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Chatbot, AI For Data Analytics, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • It also provides tools for data analysis and code assistance

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  23. #23
    Mfuniko logo

    Mfuniko

    Strong matchFree

    Mfuniko is an AI chatbot that lets you chat with several AI models, organize and share chats, and analyze files using your own API keys.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • Access to multiple AI models in one platform
    • Flexible pay-as-you-go pricing
    • Chat organization and sharing features

    Pricing: free, same as AskNews

  24. #24
    Emma AI logo

    Emma AI

    Strong matchPaid

    Emma AI is an AI assistant builder for making custom GPT assistants, linking them to your data, and automating tasks.

    In common with AskNews: AI API, AI Assistant, AI Chatbot, Large Language Models (LLMs)

    • Unlimited access to all features

    Pricing: paid, while AskNews is free

How we picked these AskNews alternatives

We rank tools by how closely they match AskNews: tools that share more of its categories rank first, then tools whose main category, tags and description overlap with it, then community votes and views. Pricing type and features come from each product's SoftwareVital listing. Admins can pin or remove tools from this list.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to AskNews in 2026?

The closest alternatives to AskNews are Quanty, Hyper, AI Lens For Power BI, Analytics Model and DeepSeek Nederlands. They are ranked by how many categories and tags they share with AskNews and how similar their descriptions are, then by community votes and views on SoftwareVital.

What is the closest alternative to AskNews?

Quanty is the closest match because it shares AI API, AI For Data Analytics and AI Knowledge Graph with AskNews. It is free.

Are there free alternatives to AskNews?

Yes. 19 of the 24 alternatives have a free or freemium plan, including Quanty (free), Hyper (free), AI Lens For Power BI (free), Analytics Model (free) and DeepSeek Nederlands (free). AskNews is free.

Which AskNews alternatives are paid or enterprise tools?

LunarCrush (enterprise), Abacus.AI (enterprise), Lettria (enterprise), SumoPPM (enterprise) and Emma AI (paid) use paid or enterprise pricing, which usually means more support and admin options for teams.

How does AskNews compare to Quanty?

Quanty overlaps with AskNews in AI API, AI For Data Analytics and AI Knowledge Graph. Its listed features include with its GraphQL API. Pricing: free, same as AskNews. Open the side-by-side compare page for a full breakdown.

What category is AskNews in?

AskNews is listed under AI API on SoftwareVital. Browse that category to see more tools in the same group.