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PI Labs vs Histiq

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PI Labs compared with Histiq
DetailPI Labs logo PI Labs Histiq
What it doesSmall browser tools that stay out of the way AI semantic search for your browser history and PDFs
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingBasic: $10/month (400 energy), Standard: $20/month (800 energy), Pro: $95/month (4,400 energy). Top up: $20 for 800 energy. Free 14-day trial (no credit card required, starts on install). Then: Monthly $6.99/mo, Annual $4.17/mo (billed $49.99/year, save 40%), or Lifetime $129 one-time payment.
Key features
  • Energy-based usage model
  • One Google account, no licence key
  • Cancel any time
  • Semantic search by meaning instead of exact keywords
  • Automatic PDF indexing and search
  • Sub-50ms search latency
  • Works on Chrome and Edge from single install
  • Privacy controls including domain blocklist and URL patterns
  • Encrypted local backup and export
  • No account or login required
  • Support for PDFs up to 50 MB
What makes it different
  • Built solo and shipped frequently
  • Small tools that stay out of the way
  • Energy-based pricing scales with usage
  • Only browser history tool that is 100% local with zero data transmission to servers
  • Includes full 14-day free trial with no credit card required
  • Works across Chrome and Edge without requiring separate installs
  • Lifetime purchase option with no recurring billing
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)7 −1 (down) since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)32
Citation Flow (Majestic)1615
Referring domains (Majestic)1630

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