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

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