Best AI Video Summarizers in 2026
Updated
In short: Summarize Video to Text is ranked #1 of 24 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Glasp and Distill. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Glasp. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Claras at $4.39/mo.
Video summarizers vary in what they can take in and how they present the material afterward. Compare input sources, video uploads, and YouTube support, along with maximum video length. Transcript output and chapter generation indicate which review formats are available, while free plans and paid-from pricing add cost context. Summarize Video to Text, SonicScribe, and NoteGPT lead the ranking, with Distill and Video Highlight also among the first entries. Think about the videos you need to work with and whether transcripts, chapters, or other listed capabilities fit how you review them.
24 AI video summarizers ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Summarize Video to Text iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: YesTranscript output: Yes
- 2 Glasp iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: YesTranscript output: Yes
- 3 Distill iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: NoTranscript output: Yes
- 4 Mindgrasp iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 5 AI VidSummary No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$19/mo YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: YesTranscript output: Yes
- 6 Claras No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$4.39/mo YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: NoTranscript output: Yes
- 7 SonicScribe No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$20/mo YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: YesTranscript output: Yes
- 8 Video Highlight No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: YesTranscript output: Yes
- 9 VideoHighlighter No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: YesTranscript output: Yes
- 10 Synop No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free YouTube support: YesTranscript output: Yes
- 11 Eightify iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2
- 12 NoteGPT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$19.92/mo YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: YesTranscript output: Yes
- 13 Helpolos No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 YouTube support: YesTranscript output: Yes
- 14 YouTubeTLDR No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: NoTranscript output: Yes
- 15 ScreenApp No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3Free YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: YesTranscript output: Yes
- 16 sipsip.ai No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: YesTranscript output: Yes
- 17 TLDR YouTube No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 YouTube support: Yes
- 18 tldw No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: YesTranscript output: Yes
- 19 Video Summarizer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: YesTranscript output: No
- 20 YouTubeSummarizer.com No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 YouTube support: Yes
- 21 yTeaser No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: No
- 22 Hushscript No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 YouTube support: NoVideo uploads: YesTranscript output: Yes
- 23 TLDWai No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 YouTube support: YesVideo uploads: Yes
- 24 Smooth Clip No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
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Questions about this list
Which AI video summarizer is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Summarize Video to Text is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 7.9. Glasp is second and Distill third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 24 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Claras has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.39/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.