Pricing
Not listed
Official monthly price not confirmed
- API
- Connected application actions are advertised; a public developer API and plan entitlement were not verified.
Contrive
● Identity checkedDesktop AI workspace search · Official-source review 2026-10-09
Contrive is a macOS and Windows command bar for searching connected workplace sources and producing AI answers. Separate workspaces, role-based access and supported create/send actions keep work in a desktop interface.
- Category
- Desktop AI workspace search
- Free access
- Not confirmed: plan fees and ongoing free allowances were not disclosed in the reviewed official page.
- API access
- Connected application actions are advertised; a public developer API and plan entitlement were not verified.
Is Contrive right for you?
A good fit for
Relevant to teams searching permitted knowledge across several workplace applications.
Before you choose
Listed sources include Slack, Notion, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Linear and task tools, but availability may change. Unlimited invited members does not establish free seats or unlimited AI use. Selected workspace text is remotely processed for semantic search/AI overviews; retention depends on the Privacy Policy. Permission isolation, token encryption and model-training settings are vendor claims, not independently tested. Sending messages and task updates requires separate authorization.
Workflow and handoff
Connect a fixture workspace read-only, verify different roles cannot retrieve restricted documents and inspect answer citations before enabling connected writes.
Pricing and practical limits
Listed sources include Slack, Notion, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Linear and task tools, but availability may change. Unlimited invited members does not establish free seats or unlimited AI use. Selected workspace text is remotely processed for semantic search/AI overviews; retention depends on the Privacy Policy. Permission isolation, token encryption and model-training settings are vendor claims, not independently tested. Sending messages and task updates requires separate authorization.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | Contrive is a macOS and Windows command bar for searching connected workplace sources and producing AI answers. Separate workspaces, role-based access and supported create/send actions keep work in a desktop interface. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Listed sources include Slack, Notion, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Linear and task tools, but availability may change. Unlimited invited members does not establish free seats or unlimited AI use. Selected workspace text is remotely processed for semantic search/AI overviews; retention depends on the Privacy Policy. Permission isolation, token encryption and model-training settings are vendor claims, not independently tested. Sending messages and task updates requires separate authorization. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
Contrive pricing & plans
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Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is Contrive used for?
Contrive is a macOS and Windows command bar for searching connected workplace sources and producing AI answers. Separate workspaces, role-based access and supported create/send actions keep work in a desktop interface.
Does Contrive have a free plan?
Not confirmed: plan fees and ongoing free allowances were not disclosed in the reviewed official page.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.
How much does Contrive cost?
A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Contrive through an API?
Connected application actions are advertised; a public developer API and plan entitlement were not verified.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Listed sources include Slack, Notion, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Linear and task tools, but availability may change. Unlimited invited members does not establish free seats or unlimited AI use. Selected workspace text is remotely processed for semantic search/AI overviews; retention depends on the Privacy Policy. Permission isolation, token encryption and model-training settings are vendor claims, not independently tested. Sending messages and task updates requires separate authorization.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.
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Official product page reviewed for disclosed costs; unverified prices and allowances are identified in the listing.
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