# SurfSense

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: ai-infrastructure · status: active · rev 1

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- Open source: yes (Apache-2.0)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: freemium
- Best for: AI agents, researchers, and teams that need live data from the open web via connectors, agents, and an MCP server.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/surfsense/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/MODSetter](https://github.com/MODSetter/SurfSense)
- **Tags:** ai-infrastructure
- **Repository:** https://github.com/MODSetter/SurfSense

## Is SurfSense open source?

Yes — Apache-2.0-licensed.

## How much does SurfSense cost?

It has a free tier plus paid plans.

## Can I self-host SurfSense?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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OSS alt to NotebookLM; ~15811 stars; via openalternative.co