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SurfPal vs Histiq

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SurfPal compared with Histiq
DetailSurfPal logo SurfPal Histiq
What it doesWebsite blocker and time tracker for Chrome and Edge browsers AI semantic search for your browser history and PDFs
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingNot given 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
  • Focus plans with block by schedule and time limit options
  • Cloud backup to Google Drive
  • Intent check confirmation before accessing blocked sites
  • Per-visit time limits and daily duration restrictions
  • Data export in CSV format
  • Domain hierarchy tracking with subdomain organization
  • Excluded sites list to allow access to specific subdomains
  • Strictness level control for plan enforcement
  • 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
  • Automatic tracking of browsing time at domain granularity level
  • Flexible blocking rules combining schedule-based and duration-based restrictions
  • Intent check mechanism to interrupt automatic browsing habits
  • Cross-device data synchronization via Google Drive
  • Low-power architecture with high performance
  • 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)3 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)82
Citation Flow (Majestic)2115
Referring domains (Majestic)1830

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