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Glasp is a social web highlighter that lets users annotate webpages, PDFs, and YouTube videos and build a shareable knowledge base.

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Verdict

Glasp occupies a niche at the intersection of read-later tools and social learning, letting users highlight content across the web and YouTube while building a public profile of their reading. Its AI features can summarize highlights and surface connections, making it useful for researchers and writers. The social/public-by-default model is its main differentiator but also a tradeoff for users who prefer private note-taking.

What it does

Highlight text on any webpage or PDF for free with Glasp. Collect insights, summarize YouTube videos with AI, and share your learning. Trusted by 1M+ researchers and learners on Chrome & Safari.

Best for

Researchers and learners who need to highlight and summarize web pages, PDFs, and YouTube videos

At a glance

Free planYes
Login requiredYes
MemoryYes
VoiceNo
Image generationNo
Group chatNo
Mobile appNo
NSFW policyRestricted
PricingFree — Free with premium features

Pros & cons

Pros
  • Highlights webpages, PDFs, and YouTube transcripts in one place
  • AI summarization and idea generation from saved highlights
  • Shareable public knowledge profiles for networking
Cons
  • Public-by-default may not suit private researchers
  • No dedicated mobile app for on-the-go highlighting
  • Lighter AI depth compared to standalone AI note tools

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Frequently asked

Is Glasp free to use?
Yes. Glasp has a free plan — Free with premium features
Does Glasp have memory?
Yes. Glasp retains conversation memory across sessions.
Can Glasp do voice or images?
Voice: no. Image generation: no.
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