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Scira vs iAsk.ai: catalog facts
Scira	iAsk.ai
Free Free to self-host; you supply your own AI model and search API keys.	Free Described by its developer as free to use.
Web, Self-hosted	iOS, Web, Browser extension
Cited answers from web search Docker and docker-compose files for self-hosting	Answers include citations Adjustable response length and several modes
Needs external AI model and search API keys Self-hosting requires some technical setup	Oriented towards student homework questions Needs an internet connection
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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