Does 5tldr have a free plan?
Yes. The free plan requires login and currently includes 10 summaries per day, 3 PDF summaries per day, limited chat on supported tools, and up to 3 saved library items.
Plans
The pricing rules are unchanged. This update only moves the page into the same visual system as the homepage and newer tool pages.
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Free
Free plan with daily limits (login required)
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- 10 summaries per day
- YouTube summaries (captions required)
- YouTube chat (3 messages/day, login required)
- Paste text summaries
- PDF summaries (3 per day)
- PDF chat (3 messages/day, login required)
- Up to 25MB per PDF (Pro: 50MB)
- Research papers & books (limited)
- TikTok transcripts (10 per day)
- Library saves (up to 3 summaries)
- Shareable summary links
- Copy & Markdown export
- Chrome extension
- 11 languages
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Pro
For power users who want higher limits and advanced access
$6.67/month
Billed annually at $79.99
Save $75.89/year vs monthly
Higher limits
- 100 summaries per day
- 50 PDF summaries per day
- Priority processing*
Expanded access
- URL summarization (web pages)
- YouTube chat (300 messages/day)
- PDF chat (300 messages/day)
- TikTok transcripts (50 per day)
- Up to 50MB per PDF
- Pro model (faster & more reliable)
Productivity
- Unlimited library saves
- Share links with previews
- Copy & Markdown export
- Chrome extension
- Priority support
Cancel anytime.
By subscribing, you agree to our Terms and acknowledge auto-renewal unless canceled.
Secure checkout/Cancel anytime/Paid features stay active until the current billing period ends
*Speed and availability depend on content length and traffic.
Higher daily limits are subject to fair use.
Choose by Workflow
The best plan depends on how often you want to reuse the result, not just how many summaries you run.
Quick summaries
FreeBest for trying 5tldr, summarizing a few links or videos, and deciding whether the workflow fits you.
- 10 summaries/day
- 3 PDF summaries/day
- 3 saved library items
Knowledge workflow
ProBest for users who want to save, export, revisit, and build a personal knowledge library from long content.
- Unlimited library saves
- Markdown export
- More chat and daily capacity
Research and study volume
ProBest for recurring PDF, paper, and study-heavy work where bigger limits and faster processing matter.
- 50 PDFs/day
- 100 summaries/day
- Priority processing and larger files
Pro Roadmap
Coming soon features for Pro. Items and timelines may change.
Early access/No ETA guarantee
Image generation
BetaGenerate visuals for notes, posts, and learning materials. Availability may vary by region and provider.
AI editing
BetaRewrite, shorten, expand, and polish summaries with one click, tuned to your style and audience.
Knowledge base
Coming soonOrganize summaries with tags, folders, and smart search while keeping exports portable.
Feature Comparison
These limits match the current product behavior and are the same rules paid users already rely on.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Daily summaries | 10 per day | 100 per day |
| Processing speed | Standard | Priority processing* |
| YouTube summaries | Captions required | Captions + priority |
| Text summaries (paste) | Included | Included |
| URL summaries (web pages) | - | Included |
| PDF summaries | Limited | Included |
| PDF summaries/day | 3 | 50 |
| Research papers & books | Limited | Included |
| Library storage | 3 saved summaries | Unlimited |
| YouTube chat messages/day | 3 (login) | 300 |
| PDF chat messages/day | 3 (login) | 300 |
| Max PDF size | 25MB | 50MB |
| Pro model (faster) | - | Included |
| Chrome extension | Included | Included |
| Export formats | Copy, Markdown | Copy, Markdown |
| Support | Community | Priority support |
*Higher daily limits are subject to fair use.
*Priority processing depends on content length and traffic.
*If you cancel, paid access stays active until the current billing period ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers are unchanged in substance; the page now just reads like the rest of the site.
What's included in Free?
10 summaries per day for YouTube videos with captions, pasted text, 3 PDF summaries, and up to 3 saved library items with login required.
What does "Pro model" mean?
Pro uses optimized AI infrastructure for faster, more reliable processing with priority access during peak times.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel anytime and keep access, including your saved library and higher limits, until your billing period ends.
What is "fair use"?
Higher daily limits are intended for normal personal use. We reserve the right to limit abuse or commercial scraping.
Do you support videos without captions?
Currently, videos require captions. We're exploring transcription options for Pro.
What file formats do you support?
PDFs, research papers, books, and pasted text. URL summarization is available on Pro.
What payment methods do you accept?
All major credit cards, debit cards, and PayPal through our secure payment provider.
Do you offer refunds?
Refunds are not provided except where required by law. If you believe there was an error, contact us at hello@5tldr.com.