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Best Video Summarizers Software 2026
Facts read 21 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Video summarizer software helps turn video content into shorter written references. This list helps you compare tools before choosing one for study, work or general viewing.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Eightify | Eightify may suit busy professionals, students, educators, journalists, content creators, and casual viewers who want to review YouTube material through summaries or… | 6.0 | $59.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Altitask | 5.5 | $6.99 a month | Free plan | Web, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 03 AskSia | AskSia is intended for high school students and students in their first two years of university. | 5.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Distill | Distill suits people who want written summaries and transcripts of captioned YouTube interviews, podcasts, or educational videos. | 5.1 | $3.99 a month | Free plan | iPhone & iPad | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 05 yTeaser | It suits people who want quick summaries of YouTube videos in a browser, Chrome, or supported integrations. | 5.0 | $9.90 a year | Free plan | Web, Browser extension, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 06 AI VidSummary | It suits students, researchers, professionals, educators, marketers, developers, crypto users, and lifelong learners who want structured summaries of videos or audio. | 4.5 | $19 a month | Free plan | Web, Browser extension | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 07 NoteGPT | 4.4 | $19.92 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web | 21 Sep 2026 | |
| 08 Smooth Clip | It is aimed at creators, podcasters, small businesses, teachers, teams, and others who post video. | 4.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Summio | Summio suits readers who want help identifying main ideas and deciding which source to read more closely. | 4.4 | Free plan | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 10 TLDR YouTube | TLDR YouTube suits people who want written takeaways from YouTube links and users of Chromium browsers. | 4.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Browser extension | 8 Oct 2026 |
The finder list is ordered by newest releases first, using figures published by the makers. Compare access, video sources, upload limits, transcripts, summary formats, languages and export formats.
02
Altitask
WebBrowser extension Record5.5 Visit
03
AskSia
AskSia is intended for high school students and students in their first two years of university.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record5.1 Visit
04
Distill
Distill suits people who want written summaries and transcripts of captioned YouTube interviews, podcasts, or educational videos.
iPhone & iPad Record5.1 Visit
05
yTeaser
It suits people who want quick summaries of YouTube videos in a browser, Chrome, or supported integrations.
WebBrowser extensionAPI Record5.0 Visit
6
AI VidSummary
WebBrowser extension $19 a month Record4.5 Visit It suits students, researchers, professionals, educators, marketers, developers, crypto users, and lifelong learners who want structured summaries of videos or audio.
8
Smooth Clip
Web Free plan Record4.4 Visit It is aimed at creators, podcasters, small businesses, teachers, teams, and others who post video.
9
Summio
iPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record4.4 Visit Summio suits readers who want help identifying main ideas and deciding which source to read more closely.
10
TLDR YouTube
WebBrowser extension Free plan Record4.3 Visit TLDR YouTube suits people who want written takeaways from YouTube links and users of Chromium browsers.
Before you choose
Check free access and paid plans
A free plan is offered by tools on this list. Paid starting prices vary, so check the displayed Paid from field before choosing a plan.
A free trial is available from tools on this list. Trial terms can differ, so review the listing details.
Match the platform to your workflow
Tools on this list run on web, extension, iOS, macOS, Windows or Android. Choose a platform that fits where you watch and save videos.
Review video sources and upload limits
Compare the Video sources field to the places you get videos. Check Upload limit details when you plan to summarize your own files or longer recordings.
Look for transcript support
The comparison includes whether a transcript is included. A transcript can help when you need to read the spoken content as well as the summary.
Compare formats, languages and exports
Summary formats show how a tool presents its result. Supported languages matter when videos or notes use languages beyond English.
Export formats indicate how you can move results into another app or file type.
Questions
Do these video summarizers offer free plans?
A free plan is offered by tools on this list. Check the individual listing for its plan details.
Can I try a tool before paying?
A free trial is offered by tools on this list. Trial length and terms appear in the individual listing when provided.
Which platforms do these tools support?
The listed platforms are web, extension, iOS, macOS, Windows and Android.
What does the comparison cover?
The fields include Free plan, Paid from, Video sources, Upload limit, Transcript included, Summary formats, Supported languages and Export formats.
Do these tools include transcripts?
Transcript inclusion is a comparison field. Check the individual tool entry for its stated support.
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