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Head-to-head · Book Summary Apps

Headway vs getAbstract

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Headway #3 in Book Summary Apps 7.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Headway
getAbstract #8 in Book Summary Apps 7.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit getAbstract

Headway leads on 1 check, getAbstract on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHeadway · 7.7/10
  • Free planonly Headway
  • Most featuresgetAbstract · 1 of 4

Headway scores higher on our rubric for book summary apps: 7.7 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Headway offers free plan; getAbstract doesn't. getAbstract offers offline access; Headway doesn't publish it.

Headway is the better fit for mobile learners who like guided practice. getAbstract is the better fit for organizations delivering business learning at scale.

  • Headway fits best

    Mobile learners who like guided practice

  • getAbstract fits best

    Organizations delivering business learning at scale

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Side by side

Feature Headway 7.7/10 Visit ↗ getAbstract 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.2
Ranking #3 in Book Summary Apps #8 in Book Summary Apps
Best for Mobile learners who like guided practice Organizations delivering business learning at scale
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email Email
Integrations 5 integrations 25+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Headway 0/4 · getAbstract 1/4
Audio summaries Not published Not published
Learning paths Not published Not published
Notes and highlights Not published Not published
Offline access Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Catalog size Not published Not published
Platform coverage Not published Not published
Summary languages Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Text and audio summaries support short, flexible learning sessions.
  • Quizzes, Recaps, and spaced repetition reinforce retention.
  • Offline downloads and cross-device sync support learning on the go.
  • Combines text summaries, audio, podcasts, micro-courses, and learning paths.
  • Delivers content through LMS/LXP integrations and SCORM, xAPI, or LTI packages.
  • Includes team usage statistics, SSO, and SCIM provisioning.
Cons
  • Workflow integrations are not part of the offering.
  • Analytics focus on basic streak and progress tracking.
  • Support is provided through email.
  • Enterprise pricing is sales-quoted rather than published as a fixed price.
  • There is no free plan.
  • Its enterprise plan centers on organizational delivery, not individual buyers.
Our verdict

Headway is a microlearning app that turns nonfiction books into short text and audio summaries. It is designed for busy professionals, entrepreneurs, managers, students, parents, and other individual learners who want practical ideas in…

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For learning and development teams, getAbstract brings curated business knowledge into a workplace learning program. Its library includes summaries of books, articles, and other materials, available in text and audio alongside podcasts.…

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  1. HeadwayBook Summary Apps 7.7Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. getAbstractBook Summary Apps 7.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Headway — where it wins

    • Text and audio summaries support short, flexible learning sessions.
    • Quizzes, Recaps, and spaced repetition reinforce retention.
    • Offline downloads and cross-device sync support learning on the go.

    Where it doesn't

    • Workflow integrations are not part of the offering.
    • Analytics focus on basic streak and progress tracking.
    • Support is provided through email.

  • getAbstract — where it wins

    • Combines text summaries, audio, podcasts, micro-courses, and learning paths.
    • Delivers content through LMS/LXP integrations and SCORM, xAPI, or LTI packages.
    • Includes team usage statistics, SSO, and SCIM provisioning.

    Where it doesn't

    • Enterprise pricing is sales-quoted rather than published as a fixed price.
    • There is no free plan.
    • Its enterprise plan centers on organizational delivery, not individual buyers.
  • Headway7.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    Guided summaries with quizzes, spaced repetition, and offline access for mobile learners.

    Visit HeadwayFull verdict →
  • getAbstract7.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A business-learning library built for delivery through workplace learning systems.

    Visit getAbstractFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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