AI summarisers
SMMRY: review, pricing, data and alternatives
SMMRY serves people who want summaries of texts, web pages, or documents. It extracts main ideas and lets users choose the summary's length and paragraph or list format. A free tier exists; the first paid plan costs $7 per month. Access and transparency score: 58/100, #2 of 2 in its category.
| Access | 25/30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 20/30 | |
| Trust | 13/40 |
What is SMMRY?
SMMRY serves people who want summaries of texts, web pages, or documents. It extracts main ideas and lets users choose the summary's length and paragraph or list format.
According to its documentation, SMMRY lets you:
- summarize a text or web page
- extract the main ideas from a document
- choose the summary length
- produce summaries as paragraphs or lists
We file it under AI summarisers, the category of tools to summarise texts, videos and web pages, and it also overlaps with aI for documents and PDFs. The category lists 2 verified tools on this site.
The publisher is LUMINATION AI LTD, based in United Kingdom.
Who is it for?
It is mostly useful to these profiles: students, researchers, and teachers. The need it covers is simple to state: summarise texts, videos and web pages.
SMMRY is a good candidate if:
- you want to try before paying
- you plan to connect it to your tools or automations through its API
The best test is a concrete case from your daily work: if the tool does not beat your current method within a week, move on to an alternative.
How much does SMMRY 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 $7 per month (Essential, displayed at USD 7/month versus USD 14; the publicly available information does not clearly specify the condition for this discount), according to the pricing page, checked on October 24, 2026.
Per month, that is close to the category median ($6.45 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
The publisher does not clearly state where data is hosted. Assume your content may leave your region.
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: Texte, PDF, Word. 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
SMMRY runs on: web browser, browser extension, and API.
Interface languages: English.
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 58/100 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 | 25/30 | free tier, published price, French interface |
| Openness | 20/30 | API, data export, open code |
| Trust | 13/40 | identified publisher, declared hosting, age, presence in reference lists |
The full calculation is explained on our method page.
Comparison with alternatives
SMMRY against other tools in the aI summarisers category:
| Tool | Free | Entry price | API | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMMRY | Yes | $7 per month | Yes | 58 |
| Podwise | Yes | $70.8 per year | Yes | 58 |
Verdict
SMMRY is among the most accessible and transparent tools in its category.
Strengths
- Free tier to try it
- Public API
Limitations
- Data hosting not disclosed
Avoid if…
- You handle sensitive personal data without a processing agreement
Frequently asked questions
Is SMMRY free?
Yes, a free plan exists, with usage limits. The first paid plan costs $7 per month.
Where is SMMRY data stored?
The publisher does not clearly say so in its public documentation.
Does SMMRY have an API?
Yes, a public API is documented.
What are the alternatives to SMMRY?
In the same category: Podwise.
SMMRY or Podwise: which one to choose?
SMMRY starts at $7 per month, Podwise at $70.8 per year and our score is 58/100 for SMMRY and 58/100 for Podwise. Try both on the same task before paying.
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