The NoteGPT Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about NoteGPT in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
NoteGPT
The Insider’s Guide
AI notes, video summaries, transcription and research in one app
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI research tools, read from NoteGPT’s own pages.
Made by NoteGPT · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from NoteGPT’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on NoteGPT’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 3 of the 49 other AI research tools we grade
NoteGPT is a web app and browser extension that summarizes YouTube videos, audio, PDFs and web pages, transcribes speech, and builds notes and mind maps from them. It has grown into an AI agent that can also run deep research, draft documents, make slides, and generate images, voices and video. Usage is metered in basic and premium credits.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about NoteGPT, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Many tools in one app means a lot to learn.
- 1
Best for summarizing YouTube videos and making notes
NoteGPT covers video summaries, transcription, deep research, mind maps and notes in one app.
- 2
Paid plans start at $9 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $9 per month, billed annually.
- 3
There is a free plan
A Free plan exists, but the pricing page does not state its limits.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web, with a browser extension too.
- 5
YouTube and media summaries
Summarizes YouTube videos, audio, PDFs and more into notes, and the extension works on pages in the browser. Plans differ in how many videos can be processed at once.
- 6
Transcription
Transcribes audio and video with timestamps and separates speakers. Basic transcription is unlimited on the Unlimited and Max plans; premium transcription draws on premium credits.
- 7
Deep research reports
The AI agent produces research reports with cited sources, and can search the web, analyze data and make charts.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 3 of 49
That is against the other AI research tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace NoteGPT you would be making an AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
NoteGPT at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $9 per month, billed annually
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, Browser extension
- Made by
- NoteGPT
- Category
- AI Research Tools
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for summarizing YouTube videos and making notes
NoteGPT covers video summaries, transcription, deep research, mind maps and notes in one app. The pricing page doesn't state the free plan's limits, shows prices as annual with crossed-out monthly figures, and refunds are available only within 24 hours of a first purchase.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Pro is $9 a month billed yearly, between the research cheaper quarter at $7.50 and the middle at $10. The pricing page shows crossed-out monthly figures and limited-time labels, so the real monthly price wasn't visible. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A free plan exists, but its limits aren't on the pricing page, so we can't say how far you get. |
| Features | C | Summaries, transcription, deep research, mind maps, notes and creation tools across multiple models. The listing says basic and premium credits are mixed, and heavy transcription or generation runs through the allowance. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Many tools in one app means a lot to learn. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web and a Chrome extension, with YouTube the only integration. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who NoteGPT is for
- Fits if you want summaries, notes and mind maps from videos in one app
- Works for someone who wants a browser extension for YouTube notes
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want to know the free plan's limits first, as the pricing page doesn't state them
- Watch out: refunds are available only within 24 hours of a first purchase, and discounted buys aren't refundable
- Watch out: transcription, image, voice and video generation all draw on the premium credits
- Watch out: prices shown are annual-billed amounts next to limited-time labels
Good to know
Good for
- Students and researchers who turn lectures and videos into notes
- People who want summaries and transcripts inside the browser
- Anyone who wants research, slides and media generation under one credit balance
Worth knowing
- The prices on the page are annual-billed amounts shown with crossed-out monthly figures and a limited-time label; the monthly-billing prices were not shown in the page text.
- Plans mix basic and premium credits, and the premium ones cover transcription, image, voice and video generation, so heavy use of those runs through the monthly allowance quickly.
- The pricing page does not state the Free plan's limits.
- Refunds are available only within 24 hours of a first purchase, and discounted purchases are not refundable.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$9
A month to start. There is a free plan too
NoteGPT has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month, billed annually.
The pricing page shows crossed-out monthly figures and limited-time labels, so the real monthly price wasn't visible.
Pro
$9
per month, billed annually
1,000 basic quotas and 100 premium credits a month, 5 YouTube videos at once, 1 GB per local file. Shown with a crossed-out $9.99 a month and a Save 10% label.
Unlimited
$19.92
per month, billed annually
Unlimited basic quotas, 2,800 premium credits a month, 10 YouTube videos at once and 5 GB per local file. Shown with a crossed-out $29 a month and a limited-time Save 30% label.
Max
$69
per month, billed annually
Unlimited basic quotas, 10,000 premium credits a month, 20 YouTube videos at once and 5 GB per local file. Shown with a crossed-out $99 a month and a limited-time Save 30% label.
The free plan
A Free plan exists, but the pricing page does not state its limits.
Read from notegpt.io on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Annual billing priced below monthly
The pricing page's default Annually view carries a Save 30% label, and each plan shows its yearly total next to the crossed-out monthly-rate total, for example $239 a year against $348 for Unlimited.
Stated on notegpt.io
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: Web and Browser extension
AI notes, video summaries, transcription and research in one app. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, transcription, chat assistant, notes, research, mind mapping, text to speech.
Summaries, transcription, deep research, mind maps, notes and creation tools across multiple models.
- YouTube and media summaries
- Summarizes YouTube videos, audio, PDFs and more into notes, and the extension works on pages in the browser. Plans differ in how many videos can be processed at once.
- Transcription
- Transcribes audio and video with timestamps and separates speakers. Basic transcription is unlimited on the Unlimited and Max plans; premium transcription draws on premium credits.
- Deep research reports
- The AI agent produces research reports with cited sources, and can search the web, analyze data and make charts.
- Mind maps and notes
- Summaries can be turned into mind maps, translated, and kept in a My Notes area.
- Creation tools
- The same credits pay for slides, images, speech, podcasts and video generation, plus an AI detector and humanizer.
- Multiple models
- The agent routes work across GPT, Claude, Gemini and DeepSeek models, and the plans cap how many chats with premium models are included.
Where it runs
- Web
- Browser extension
What it works with
- YouTube
NoteGPT is made by NoteGPT.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
3/49
Other AI research tools it is graded above
NoteGPT's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 3 of the 49 other AI research tools we grade, and level with 3.
Its paid plans start at $9 a month, against a middle price of $10 for the category: 12 of the 35 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 13 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 50 AI research tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. NoteGPT’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 6 of 49
- CFree plan and trialAbove 4 of 49
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 49
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 49
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 49
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 40 AI research tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. NoteGPT is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace NoteGPT you would be making an AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 43 of the 49 other AI research tools grade higher. It costs $108 a year.
What you could make
- Mind mapping and notes: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- An AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make.
- A library of papers and sources to search.
- A voice model, which you can rent by the minute but not make.
- Speech turned into text you can trust.
What this rests on. NoteGPT’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Otio, Liner, Eightify, Mapify and Paperguide
The 5 tools NoteGPT is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Otio
Free plan · from $7/mo
AI research workspace for chatting across many sources.
- Only Otio lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
- NoteGPT also covers transcription, mind mapping and text to speech.
- Otio also covers AI search, AI agents and citations.
- 2.6GPA
Liner
Free plan · from $14.99/mo
AI search with cited answers, research agents and a writer.
- Only Liner lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- NoteGPT also covers transcription, chat assistant, notes, mind mapping and text to speech.
- Liner also covers AI search, AI agents, citations, long-form writing and highlights.
- 2.4GPA
Eightify
Free trial
AI summaries and key insights for YouTube videos.
- NoteGPT has a free plan. Eightify does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NoteGPT lists a web app.
- Only Eightify lists iOS and Android apps.
- 2.4GPA
Mapify
Free trial · from $5.99/mo
Turn PDFs, videos, web pages and audio into AI mind maps.
- NoteGPT has a free plan. Mapify does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mapify lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
- NoteGPT also covers notes, research and text to speech.
- 2.6GPA
Paperguide
Free plan · from $12/mo
AI research platform for literature and systematic reviews.
- NoteGPT also covers transcription, notes, mind mapping and text to speech.
- Paperguide also covers AI search, AI agents, citations and long-form writing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is NoteGPT free?
NoteGPT has a free plan. A Free plan exists, but the pricing page does not state its limits.
How much does NoteGPT cost?
NoteGPT lists 3 plans. Pro: $9 per month, billed annually.
What platforms does NoteGPT work on?
NoteGPT is available on Web. It also has a browser extension.
Does NoteGPT offer any discounts?
NoteGPT publicly lists the following: Annual billing priced below monthly.
Does NoteGPT have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. NoteGPT is listed for Web.
Does NoteGPT have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. NoteGPT is listed for Web.
Is NoteGPT open source?
NoteGPT is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does NoteGPT integrate with?
NoteGPT's listing names YouTube. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes NoteGPT?
NoteGPT is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to NoteGPT?
The closest alternatives to NoteGPT in our directory are Otio, Liner, Eightify, Mapify and Paperguide.
How does NoteGPT compare with other AI research tools?
NoteGPT's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 3 of the 49 other AI research tools we grade, and level with 3.
Is NoteGPT good value for money?
ToolGPA grades NoteGPT C for value for money. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4.
Could I make my own version of NoteGPT?
To replace NoteGPT you would be making an AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from NoteGPT’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from NoteGPT's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by NoteGPT. Prices change, so check notegpt.io before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- NoteGPT, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/notegpt
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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