Helpolos review
A YouTube-focused summarizer with transcript-grounded chat, exports, and APIs.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Helpolos is a web-based AI video analysis tool for public YouTube videos. Users can paste a video link or search YouTube, then generate an AI summary, timestamped transcript, chapter timeline, timestamped key points, mind map, quiz, and transcript-grounded chat. PDF, TXT, and copy export support follow-up work, while the YouTube transcript and summarizer APIs extend the product to developers. It fits individual learners, educators, researchers, content teams, and developers building YouTube-processing workflows.
The free plan provides 10 credits per day alongside AI summaries and transcripts, mind maps, quizzes, video AI chat, and PDF, TXT, and copy export. Premium costs $10 per month with monthly billing or $6 per month with annual billing, and raises the allowance to 100 credits per day. It also adds extended chat context, priority processing, and priority support. For API work, Free API credits include 500 credits valid for 12 months. One-time pay-as-you-go options include Asteroid at $10, Moon at $50, Planet at $100, and Star at $500.
Helpolos stands out when the core task is turning a YouTube video into a navigable, discussable study or research asset. Timestamped output and chapter structure provide more orientation than a plain summary, while transcript-grounded chat keeps questions tied to the video transcript. Mind maps, quizzes, and exports broaden the workflow without moving away from video analysis. The trade-off is a narrow platform focus: people who need uploaded video files, broader input sources, or a wider integration ecosystem should choose a tool designed around those requirements. Helpolos is the stronger fit for YouTube-centered users and developers who value API access.
Helpolos pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan includes summaries, transcripts, chat, mind maps, quizzes, and exports
- Timestamped transcripts, chapters, and key points make videos easier to navigate
- YouTube transcript and summarizer APIs support developer workflows
- Where it doesn't
- Input is focused on public YouTube videos and YouTube search
- Web and API access may not suit users seeking a broader app ecosystem
- Premium benefits center on higher credits, context, processing, and support
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