SotaSearch.ai

SotaSearch.ai is a privacy-focused research assistant designed to help users conduct thorough, evidence-driven research. It combines academic research, industrial insights, patent intelligence, and company data to provide comprehensive state-of-the-art reviews. The platform operates entirely on the user's device, ensuring that no data is compromised. SotaSearch.ai is currently in beta testing and offers a range of features, including literature review, semantic search, research analysis, gap analysis, novel paper abstract generation, semantic graphs, and citations graphs. It is designed for a wide range of users, including PhD students, researchers, academics, venture capitalists, R&D teams, patent attorneys, business analysts, and investment firms. The platform uses legally accessible APIs and complies with all academic database terms of service, ensuring research integrity and legal compliance. SotaSearch.ai prioritizes privacy and security, with features such as 100% local AI, offline capability, end-to-end encryption, local storage, zero tracking, and GDPR compliance. It supports multiple AI providers, including WebLLM, Ollama, OpenAI API, and OpenRouter, offering context-aware chat, academic search integration, citation management, advanced research analysis, and research workflow tools. The platform is available in three pricing plans: Free, Pro, and Team, each offering different levels of access and features. SotaSearch.ai is currently in the final development and testing phases, with a Chrome Web Store launch coming soon. To use SotaSearch.ai with local AI models, users need to enable WebGPU in their browser and optionally set up Ollama. The platform also offers integration with OpenAI API for enhanced research capabilities. SotaSearch.ai is designed to transform research workflows by providing powerful AI-powered insights while maintaining complete privacy.