Guru vs Glean
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026). Last verified July 20, 2026.
The short answer
Guru ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #11) for Operations, support, HR, and engineering teams that need one trusted place to document processes, answer internal questions, and keep company knowledge current. Verified, AI-searchable answers surfaced where you work.
At a glance
| Guru | Glean | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026) | #11 / The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 7 |
| Best for | Verified answers in the flow of work | AI search across every connected app |
| Pricing | $$ (from ~$10-$15/user/mo, quoted for AI) | $$$$ (Enterprise, quoted annually) |
| HQ | Philadelphia, USA | Palo Alto, USA |
| Founded | 2013 | 2019 |
Guru
Verified, AI-searchable answers surfaced where you work.
www.getguru.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026)
Glean
AI assistant that answers across all your apps.
www.glean.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.