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DistillBrief

Freemium#18 of 24 in Text Summarization Software

DistillBrief: A focused PDF summarizer with OCR, document chat, exports, and a clear $9 Pro plan. Ranked #18 of 24 in Text Summarization Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for scanned and research-document summarization.

7.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Scanned and research-document summarization
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$9/mo
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- OCR handles scanned and image-based PDFs
- Exports summaries and extracted text
- Follow-up chat supports document questions
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access limits platform flexibility
- Free OCR covers scanned PDFs up to 10 pages
- No documented webpage, transcript, or public API support

Our verdict on DistillBrief

DistillBrief is a browser-based PDF summarization product for individuals and teams reviewing business, technical, research, and other lengthy documents. It accepts digital, scanned, and image-based PDFs, extracts text, applies OCR where needed, and produces AI-generated briefs with key points. Users can also export summaries and extracted text, save extraction history when signed in, and ask follow-up questions about uploaded documents. Its focus is document review rather than general-purpose summarization across multiple content formats.

The pricing structure is straightforward. The Free plan includes 5 PDF briefs per month, OCR for scanned PDFs up to 10 pages, saved history when signed in, and exports for summaries and text. Pro costs $9 per month with monthly billing and adds unlimited PDF briefs, OCR for scanned PDFs up to 25 pages, saved extraction history, professional export formatting, and unlimited chat subject to fair use. The most meaningful paid upgrade is the move from a limited allowance to unlimited briefs, while the larger OCR page allowance is relevant for longer scanned documents.

DistillBrief fits readers whose source material is primarily stored in PDFs, especially research and technical documents that may require OCR before summarization. Its saved history, exports, and document-specific chat support a repeat review workflow. The product is available on the web, with Stripe and OpenAI listed as integrations. It is less suitable for users who need webpage or transcript summarization, a browser extension, a public API, or broader platform support. Choose it for focused PDF extraction and briefing; consider an alternative if your workflow depends on content beyond uploaded PDF files.

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DistillBrief pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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DistillBrief fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$9/mo
Maximum input length	Not verified
File upload	Yes
Webpage summarization	Not verified
Transcript summarization	Not verified
Output formats	Not verified
Browser extension	Not verified
API access	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Integrations	2 integrations: Stripe, OpenAI
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	distillbrief.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

DistillBrief integrations

DistillBrief lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Stripe
OpenAI

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