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There are many ways to summarize a video or a PDF. These pages set SumAI next to the tools people most often consider, with dated facts and a plain answer about when the other one is the better choice.

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SumAI is our app, which makes us a biased source. These are the rules we follow to stay useful anyway.

  • Facts come from the other product's own pages. Official sites, help centers and store listings, linked at the bottom of each comparison.
  • Every comparison is dated. Prices and features change, so each page shows when it was last checked.
  • "Not listed" is not "does not have". When a product's pages do not mention a feature, we say exactly that.
  • No star ratings, no scores. Nothing was speed-tested or ranked. We describe what each tool is built for.
  • We say when the other tool wins. Each page lists the situations where you should pick it instead.

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SumAI, for reference

What it is
An AI summarizer app for YouTube videos, web articles and PDFs
Works on
iPhone (iOS 16+) and iPad (iPadOS 16+). Also runs on Mac with Apple silicon and Apple Vision Pro
Price
Free to download. Optional Premium: $2.99 a week or $29.99 a year in the US
Sources
YouTube videos, Shorts and live streams, web articles, PDFs
Summary styles
TL;DR, Standard, Detailed, Study Guide, Chapters
Study tools
Ask AI chat, key moments, mind maps, quizzes, flashcards, transcripts
Languages
Summaries in more than 60 languages. App in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish
Requirements
Videos need captions or auto-generated subtitles. PDFs need selectable text.
Latest version
2.0, released October 2026
Where to get it
The App Store

Facts checked against the App Store listing on November 12, 2026.

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  • iPhone and iPad
  • Requires iOS 16 or later

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