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At a Glance
Glean
Glean
Star Rating
(134)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (52.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Guru
Guru
Star Rating
(2,112)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 User Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Guru excels in Ease of Setup with a score of 9.3, making it a preferred choice for teams looking to quickly implement a knowledge management solution. In contrast, Glean's score of 8.3 indicates a more complex setup process that may require additional time and resources.
  • Reviewers mention that Guru's Knowledge Base feature is highly rated at 9.7, providing a robust platform for storing and retrieving information. Glean, while still strong, has a slightly lower score of 9.5, suggesting that Guru may offer a more comprehensive solution for knowledge management.
  • G2 users highlight Guru's superior Quality of Support with a score of 9.4, indicating that users feel well-supported and valued. Glean's score of 9.2, while still positive, suggests that there may be room for improvement in customer service responsiveness.
  • Users on G2 report that Guru's Search Analytics feature shines with a score of 9.6, allowing for effective data retrieval and insights. Glean's score of 8.6 indicates that its search capabilities may not be as robust, potentially impacting user experience when looking for specific information.
  • Reviewers mention that Guru's Integrations score of 9.6 reflects its ability to seamlessly connect with other tools, enhancing workflow efficiency. Glean's score of 9.0, while still commendable, suggests that it may not offer as many integration options, which could limit its versatility in certain environments.
  • Users say that Guru's Document Collaboration feature, rated at 9.0, facilitates teamwork effectively, allowing multiple users to work on documents simultaneously. Glean's score of 9.0 is comparable, but users report that Guru's interface is more intuitive, leading to a smoother collaborative experience.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Glean
No pricing available
Guru
Free trial
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1 User Per Month
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Glean
No trial information available
Guru
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
99
9.2
1,722
Ease of Use
9.5
103
9.2
1,743
Ease of Setup
8.3
10
9.3
772
Ease of Admin
8.7
10
9.0
451
Quality of Support
9.2
57
9.4
1,339
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
10
9.4
405
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
95
9.2
1,623
Features by Category
Not enough data
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Communication
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Content Management
Not enough data
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Productivity Tools
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Administration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
9.4
514
Content Management
Not enough data
9.5
58
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
9.4
57
Content Discovery
Not enough data
9.5
58
Not enough data
9.5
56
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
9.2
58
Not enough data
9.6
56
Not enough data
9.4
57
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Contact Center Knowledge BaseHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
9.2
12,079
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
573
Not enough data
9.2
567
Not enough data
9.1
564
Knowledge Management
Not enough data
9.7
689
Not enough data
9.2
640
Not enough data
9.2
603
Compliance
Not enough data
9.2
583
Not enough data
9.2
556
Not enough data
9.2
553
Not enough data
9.1
532
Customer Support
Not enough data
9.2
659
Not enough data
9.2
621
Not enough data
9.0
549
Data Security
Not enough data
9.2
533
Not enough data
9.3
527
Not enough data
9.3
552
Not enough data
9.2
533
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
580
Not enough data
9.3
603
Not enough data
9.5
669
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.0
393
Not enough data
9.1
7,927
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
9.0
554
Not enough data
9.1
511
Not enough data
9.2
580
Not enough data
9.1
552
Not enough data
8.9
454
Not enough data
8.9
410
Not enough data
9.2
422
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
8.9
537
Not enough data
9.1
534
Not enough data
9.5
605
Not enough data
9.1
579
Not enough data
9.2
442
Not enough data
9.2
445
Not enough data
9.4
450
Not enough data
9.0
421
Not enough data
9.2
431
Enterprise Search SoftwareHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.6
664
9.3
507
Compatibility
9.5
70
9.5
47
9.0
69
9.2
45
8.2
34
9.0
48
Search Queries
8.2
70
9.4
45
8.9
56
9.5
48
8.0
61
9.3
46
8.7
62
9.3
43
8.6
55
9.3
46
Functionality
8.2
64
9.1
45
8.6
53
9.6
46
9.0
70
9.4
48
Not enough data
8.9
107
Responses
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.1
6
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
9.7
62
Content & Community Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.6
8
Admin & Reporting Features - Enterprise Social Networking (ESN)
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Internal Newsletter SoftwareHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
9.2
356
Newsletter Interface Features - Internal Newsletter Software
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
9.0
34
Newsletter Management Features - Internal Newsletter Software
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.0
35
Administrative Features - Internal Newsletter Software
Not enough data
9.4
37
Not enough data
9.3
35
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Content
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Communication
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Glean
Glean
Guru
Guru
Glean and Guru are categorized as Enterprise Search Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Glean
Glean
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
3.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
52.7%
Guru
Guru
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
14.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
56.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Glean
Glean
Computer Software
50.4%
Information Technology and Services
25.6%
Financial Services
6.2%
Computer & Network Security
3.1%
Automotive
3.1%
Other
11.6%
Guru
Guru
Computer Software
14.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.9%
Consumer Services
8.6%
Internet
7.0%
Financial Services
6.3%
Other
53.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Glean
Glean
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Shows the most relevant results to my query first and handles many different types of documents and messages. I am confident that whenever I search, I will find what I'm looking for.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

It's a growing tool so it doesn't yet have everything we want. But that's less of a dislike and more of a plug as Glean continues to roll out functionality that we want. They're super responsive when feedback is shared and we've seen new features in very...

Guru
Guru
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel L.
DL
Daniel L.
Verified User in Computer Software

I appreciate the intuitive hierarchy (collections/boards/sections/cards) and intuitive WYSIWYG interface for creating/editing cards. We had disparate cards that fell stale in our old knowledge management software solution and couldn't access any data from...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Chano .
C
Chano .
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Not a newbie friendly and it doesn't have enough examples.

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Discussions
Glean
Glean Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Glean has no discussions with answers
Guru
Guru Discussions
Do we have any mobile app for Guru?
3 comments
David F.
DF
No there is not, however the Web app does scale to phonesRead more
What does Guru do?
3 comments
Raine Leonard C.
RC
Guru is a knowledge-based tool that helps employees learn the necessary information regarding about the product and processes necessary related to the field...Read more
How did you start your "knowledge council" and what are some of the early hurdles to overcome?
2 comments
Chris A.
CA
There's lots of advice on starting and engaging a knowledge council here:...Read more