Glasp

Highlight the web, build your AI memory, and share insights.

by Glasp · Academic Writing

Executive Summary

Glasp is a social PDF and web highlighter designed for researchers, learners, and knowledge workers to collect, organize, and share insights from online content. It enables users to highlight text on webpages, PDFs, and YouTube videos, and leverages AI for summarization and to create a personalized AI clone from their collected knowledge. The platform fosters collaborative learning and efficient knowledge management, allowing users to retain information, discover new ideas, and export their highlights to popular note-taking apps.

Use Cases

  • Efficiently highlight and annotate web articles and PDFs for academic or professional research.
  • Summarize lengthy YouTube videos and online content to quickly grasp key information.
  • Build a personal knowledge base and digital legacy from accumulated insights and learning.
  • Facilitate collaborative learning and knowledge sharing within teams or study groups.
  • Import and organize Kindle highlights for better review and retention of book knowledge.
  • Generate AI-driven insights and recommendations based on personal learning patterns.

Features

Visibility

  • Organize with Tags and Authors: Categorize and manage highlights and notes using custom tags and by author for easy retrieval.
  • Searchable Knowledge Base: Quickly find specific highlights and notes through a robust search functionality.
  • Knowledge Graph for Learning Progress: Visualize and track personal learning progress and connections between ideas.
  • Social Discovery Feed: Discover insightful content and learning from like-minded individuals and the broader Glasp community.

Intelligence

  • AI Summarization: Generate concise summaries of web articles, PDFs, and YouTube videos using advanced AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini).
  • Personal AI Clone: Build a personalized AI twin that learns from your highlights and notes, acting as a digital legacy and providing tailored insights.
  • AI-Driven Recommendations: Receive personalized insights and recommendations based on your collected learning memories.
  • Audio Transcription & Summarization: Upload audio files for automatic transcription, highlighting, and summarization of key moments.

Support

  • Email Support: Direct support available via email for user inquiries and issues.
  • Comprehensive FAQs: Extensive frequently asked questions section to address common user queries.
  • Video Tutorials & Guides: Access to a library of video tutorials and how-to guides for using Glasp features effectively.
  • Community Forums: Engage with other users and seek assistance through community platforms like Reddit.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Cloud-native SaaS, Browser Extension-based
Deployment
Cloud/SaaS
Authentication
Google Account
API Available
Yes
MCP Server
No

AI/ML Stack

  • NLP
  • Machine Learning
  • LLM

Integrations

  • Notion
  • Obsidian
  • Roam Research
  • Readwise
  • Kindle

Security & Compliance

Encryption: End-to-end encryption

Pricing

Model
Tiered subscription (Freemium)
Starting Price
Free ($0/month), Pro ($10/month billed annually), Unlimited ($25/month billed annually)
Target Customer
Individuals, Prosumers, SMB (for collaborative features)
Contract Type
Annual (for paid plans), Monthly available (implied, but annual is emphasized for listed prices)
Free Trial
Yes, Perpetual Free Plan (credit card required)

About Glasp

Glasp is a social web highlighter and knowledge management AI platform that allows users to highlight and tag important content from articles, PDFs, and YouTube videos. It helps users organize their learnings, build a personalized AI memory, and share insights with a community of like-minded learners.

Founded: 2021 · Headquarters: San Francisco, United States · Employees: 1-10 · Private