Question 1

Is Glean better for larger enterprises?

Accepted Answer

Glean has more pre-built connectors (100+), which can be an advantage for very large enterprises with dozens of systems. However, QueryNow's MCP connector framework can connect to any REST API, and the cost difference is significant: at 5,000 users, Glean costs $3M/year vs. QueryNow's ~$215K total.

Question 2

Does QueryNow match Glean's search quality?

Accepted Answer

QueryNow uses Azure AI Search (vector + keyword hybrid) and Azure OpenAI for semantic understanding. Search quality depends on index configuration and training, not the vendor. Both products deliver AI-powered results with relevance tuning.

Question 3

What about Glean's knowledge graph?

Accepted Answer

Glean builds a proprietary knowledge graph from your data. QueryNow uses Azure AI Search's built-in knowledge mining capabilities combined with vector embeddings for similar functionality. The key difference is that QueryNow's knowledge graph stays in your Azure tenant.

Question 4

Can we migrate from Glean to QueryNow?

Accepted Answer

Yes. QueryNow indexes your source systems directly, so there's no need to migrate data from Glean. We connect to the same systems Glean was searching and rebuild the search index in your Azure tenant. Migration typically takes 4-6 weeks.

Capability	QueryNow Search	Glean
Pricing model	One-time deployment fee	~$50/user/month subscription
3-year cost (1,000 users)	$165,000	$1,800,000
Data location	Your Azure tenant	Glean cloud infrastructure
Vendor lock-in	None. You own the code and infrastructure	High. Data and workflows in Glean cloud
AI-powered search	Hybrid vector + keyword with Azure OpenAI	Proprietary AI model
Connector breadth	SharePoint, Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce, any REST API	100+ pre-built connectors
Task completion	Action-oriented agents complete tasks	AI assistants with limited actions
Security trimming	M365 + application-level permissions	Permission syncing from connected apps
Customization	Full source code access. Modify anything	Limited to Glean configuration options
Deployment timeline	4-6 weeks	4-8 weeks
Minimum commitment	None	100-seat minimum, annual contract
Compliance control	Full control. Inherits Azure certifications	Depends on Glean compliance program

QueryNow Search vs. Glean

Feature-by-feature comparison

The cost difference over 3 years

Where Glean wins and where QueryNow wins

Glean advantages

QueryNow advantages

Frequently asked questions

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