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summarize vs Liner: catalog facts
summarize	Liner
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence; costs depend on the AI model provider you use.	Freemium Free browser extension with AI features that may have usage limits.
Browser extension, Command line	Browser extension
Handles web pages, YouTube, podcasts and local files Works with local, free and paid models	Combines highlighting, bookmarking and AI summarization in one extension Works across webpages, PDFs and videos rather than just plain text
Needs an AI model configured for summaries Command-line setup may not suit non-technical users	AI summary features depend on cloud processing of the content you're reading Free tier likely limits how much AI functionality is available
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
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 September 22, 2026

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