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Recall vs summarize: catalog facts
Recall	summarize
Freemium Free to start; the homepage does not detail paid plans.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence; costs depend on the AI model provider you use.
Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	Browser extension, Command line
Summarizes many content types including videos, podcasts and PDFs Chat answers draw on your own saved library	Handles web pages, YouTube, podcasts and local files Works with local, free and paid models
Pricing and plan limits are not shown on the homepage Content is stored and processed by a hosted service	Needs an AI model configured for summaries Command-line setup may not suit non-technical users
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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