Note-taking and knowledge bases
Glasp: review, pricing, data and alternatives
Glasp helps people keep reading notes and highlight web pages and PDFs. It summarizes YouTube videos, answers questions about saved content, transcribes audio files and synchronizes notes to Notion. A free tier exists; the first paid plan costs $150 per year. Access and transparency score: 70/100, #3 of 14 in its category.
| Access | 30/30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 20/30 | |
| Trust | 20/40 |
What is Glasp?
Glasp helps people keep reading notes and highlight web pages and PDFs. It summarizes YouTube videos, answers questions about saved content, transcribes audio files and synchronizes notes to Notion.
According to its documentation, Glasp lets you:
- highlight pages and PDFs
- save reading notes
- summarize YouTube videos
- ask questions about saved content
- transcribe audio files
- synchronize notes to Notion
We file it under Note-taking and knowledge bases, the category of tools to organise notes and knowledge, and it also overlaps with aI summarisers and aI for documents and PDFs. The category lists 14 verified tools on this site.
The publisher is Glasp Inc., based in United States.
Who is it for?
It is mostly useful to these profiles: students, researchers, content writers, and teachers. The need it covers is simple to state: organise notes and knowledge.
Glasp is a good candidate if:
- you want to try before paying
- you plan to connect it to your tools or automations through its API
- you also work from your phone
Before deciding, run a trial on a real task and measure the time saved: it is the only criterion that really counts.
How much does Glasp cost?
Pricing model: freemium (limited free use, then paid). A free plan is offered, usually limited in volume or features.
The first paid plan costs $150 per year (Pro annual; USD 15 with a monthly subscription), according to the pricing page, checked on October 24, 2026.
Per month, that is more expensive than the category median ($9 per month, based on tools with a published price).
To estimate what the same work would cost done directly with an AI model, use our API price calculator. Prices change often: always check the official site before subscribing.
Data and privacy
According to its privacy policy, data is processed in the United States.
For professional use, check that a data processing agreement (DPA) is offered, and do not send customers' personal data or confidential documents without one.
Exporting your content: yes (details on the official site). Being able to get your data back makes switching tools easier later.
Three habits apply to every AI tool:
- turn off the use of your content for training if the option exists
- use a work account separate from your personal account
- review everything the tool produces before publishing or sending it
Platforms, languages and API
Glasp runs on: web browser, browser extension, iPhone and iPad, Android, and API.
Interface languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Korean.
A public API lets you call it from your own programs or an automation tool, and plug it into an AI agent.
How we scored it
Our 70/100 score does not judge output quality: it measures what can be publicly verified about access to the tool, its openness and how far the publisher can be trusted.
| Criterion | Points | What counts |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 30/30 | free tier, published price, French interface |
| Openness | 20/30 | API, data export, open code |
| Trust | 20/40 | identified publisher, declared hosting, age, presence in reference lists |
The full calculation is explained on our method page.
Comparison with alternatives
Glasp against other tools in the note-taking and knowledge bases category:
Verdict
Glasp is among the most accessible and transparent tools in its category.
Strengths
- Free tier to try it
- Public API
- Available on many platforms
Limitations
- More expensive than its category median
Avoid if…
- You handle sensitive personal data without a processing agreement
Alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is Glasp free?
Yes, a free plan exists, with usage limits. The first paid plan costs $150 per year.
Where is Glasp data stored?
According to the publisher, in the United States.
Does Glasp have an API?
Yes, a public API is documented.
What are the alternatives to Glasp?
In the same category: Recall, Obsidian, Open Notebook, and Mem.
Glasp or Recall: which one to choose?
Glasp starts at $150 per year, Recall at $10 per month and our score is 70/100 for Glasp and 78/100 for Recall. Try both on the same task before paying.
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