ChatGPT vs Exa
These two do quite different things, so neither is a direct alternative to the other.
Side by side
| Property | ChatGPT | Exa |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Product | Product |
| Category | AI assistants | AI search |
| Made by | OpenAI | Exa |
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Pay per use |
| Open source | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | API |
| Startup | Yes | Yes |
Features
Only ChatGPT
- chat
- writing
- image generation
- voice
- file analysis
- agents
Both
- web search
Only Exa
- search api
- embeddings
- mcp