Glean is the best enterprise search platform on the market. We're not contesting that — 100+ connectors, best-in-class search quality, AI-generated answers. But if you're a mid-market company or a founder who doesn't need 100 connectors and can't justify a $97,500/yr minimum contract, there's a different path.
You're a large enterprise with 50+ knowledge tools, a big IT/information architecture team, and a $100K+/yr budget that's already approved. Glean's search quality is genuinely best-in-class. If you need 100 connectors and have the budget, buy Glean.
You're a mid-market company with 10–30 tools that need connecting. You're a founder building internal knowledge systems. You need custom AI agents that work across your specific workflows, not generic enterprise search across 100 apps. You can't justify a $97,500/yr minimum or a 3-month sales process. You want transparent pricing and a real timeline.
| Glean | GREA Custom Build | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $97,500/yr median (custom) | $5,000–$50,000 project build |
| Pricing transparency | No published prices. Sales process required. | Scope-first, transparent, milestone-based. |
| Sales cycle | 3–6 months (enterprise procurement) | Days to weeks. Direct engagement. |
| Connectors | 100+ out of the box | Your specific tools, custom integrations |
| Search quality | Best-in-class enterprise search | Custom-tuned to your data and workflows |
| AI capabilities | AI-generated answers, knowledge discovery | Custom AI agents, workflow execution, org-specific intelligence |
| Flexibility | Fixed platform, limited customization | Built for your exact use case |
| Ongoing cost | $97,500/yr minimum | $2,000–$8,000/mo retainer (optional) |
| Best for | Large enterprise, 50+ tools, approved budget | Mid-market, founders, specific workflows |
Custom AI knowledge systems for companies that need enterprise-grade capabilities without enterprise pricing. Real examples:
Glean is a better product for large enterprises that need 100+ connectors and have the budget. GREA is the better choice for companies that need custom AI work tied to their specific workflows — at a price and timeline that doesn't require enterprise procurement. We're not trying to be Glean. We're trying to build what Glean's buyers don't actually need.