Dots vs Layer.app

Side-by-side comparison · Updated September 2026

	Dots	Layer.app
Description	OpenAI's persistent agents for ongoing work across connected apps, with read-only proactive research and separate approval rules for actions.	Layer is an AI-powered research tool that helps streamline your research efforts by offering advanced summarization, information extraction, and more. Designed to cut down your research time by 40%, Layer provides precise answers with sources, captures notes directly from complex PDFs, and highlights key insights to save you time and effort. Whether you're into journalistic investigations, scientific discovery, or academic research, Layer makes sure you get to the heart of the information quickly and effectively. Available in a free trial format, the Pro Plan offers unlimited features and priority support, making it a versatile tool for professionals and academics alike.
Category	AI Agents	Research
Rating	No reviews	No reviews
Pricing	Pricing unavailable	Freemium
Starting Price	N/A	$30/mo
Plans	—	Trial — Pricing unavailable Pro — $30/mo
Use Cases	—	Journalists Scientists Consultants Market Analysts
Tags		AI-powered research toolsummarizationinformation extractionjournalistic investigationsscientific discovery
Features
Persistent assignments on a separate cloud computer
Connected-app context with Activity View to inspect and redirect work
Read-only proactive research; actions follow connected-app rules and approval controls
AI-powered summarization and information extraction
Reduces research time by 40%
Offers precise answers with sources
Enables note capture directly from PDFs
Supports unlimited PDF and website length
Provides early access to new features for Pro users
Includes priority support from the cofounder
Available as a browser extension
Built for various research use cases
Free trial available with limited features
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