Embrace AI Possibilities Beyond Just the Web Search.
Searching and augmenting data from the web doesn't need to be either expensive or void of privacy. Msty offers a powerful alternative to Perplexity that is both free, privacy-focused, and gives you more control and flexibility.
Msty vs. Perplexity: Taking AI Beyond Web Search
Msty does web search augmentation right, among other right things. Experience AI that works the way you want and stretch its capabilities.
Here's a detailed look at how Msty's innovative features give you more control, privacy, and flexibility compared to Perplexity.
Msty
Keeps your data private, with control over what’s shared and stored.
Use any AI model, including local models for tailored performance.
Features like Folders, Vapor Mode, and Workspaces for better organization. And features like RAG, Split Chats, Delve Mode, Flowchat, branching and more for better AI interaction.
More control over AI interactions, data, and settings. Use custom search queries and send separate prompt to the model. Select the site to search from and more.
Your privacy is priceless; and with Msty the ability to search the web is price-less. Unlimited web search is included in the free plan.
Perplexity
Data is processed on external servers; privacy depends on provider’s policies.
No choice in AI models; limited to what’s provided by the service.
Standard chat interface with less flexibility.
Limited control over AI interactions and data.
Monthly subscription required for web search and that's still limited.
Why choose Msty?
Msty offers a range of features that make it the perfect alternative to Jan AI.
Here are some reasons why you should make the switch.
Easy to use and User First
Msty’s intuitive interface makes it easy to get started, even for beginners.
Powerful and Unique Features
Get things done with powerful features like RAG, Web Search, Split Chats, Delve Mode, Flowchat, Advanced Branching, Context Shield, Vapor Mode, and more out of the box.
Ultimate Privacy
Msty is designed with privacy in mind, ensuring your data is secure and protected, locally and local only.
One UI to Rule Them All
Msty is a one-stop solution for all your AI needs, with a unified interface that simplifies your workflow. Bring your own online models or use the local ones and use all the features without discrimination.
Affordable and Transparent
No multiple subscriptions to pay for, no hidden fees, no outside funding. Just a small team dedicated to building the best AI tool for you.
Freedom of Choice
Use any AI model, including local models for tailored performance. Or bring your own.
Loved by Users Worldwide
Many of our users have switched from Perplexity and never looked back.
Here’s what some of our users have to say about their experience.
Msty is seriously underrated. It has by far the most user-friendly web search augmentation experience I’ve seen thus far. Killer feature.
ontorealist
/r/localllama
The web search functionality you mention is hard to go without once you use it.
AnticitizenPrime
/r/localllama
Msty.app is the only one I've found with side-by-side, web search and RAG with support for both commercial and open-source backends well supported.
Randomhkid
/r/localllama
It ended my journey searching for the right application. It does everything I need. Local llm, ollama integration, rag, online data retrieval just like perpxility (sic). List go on and on, prompt library , customizable yet simple interface .... List go on and on
bu3askoor
/r/Msty_AI
Keep in mind, I've used a ton of these tools; Open WebUI, Jan, BigAGI, LobeChat, BoltAI, MindMac, etc; Msty outclasses them all in my opinion.
Decaf_GT
/r/localllama
I've been using Perplexity Pro for some time now but their search function has always been poor. With Msty, I can create a new Workspace devoted completely to Web search only with full keyword search capabilities. I no longer need to renew my Perplexity Pro subscription 🙂
Toothpick
Discord
mark it as two at least. I cancelled my pplx pro a couple weeks ago.
jur1st
Discord
Amazing. Guess I don’t need Perplexity currently ;)
Adam M.
Discord
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