Task · Writing

Best AI tools for summarizing long text

Ranked by how central this job is to each tool, how complete and checked its listing is, and what members upvote, save and review.

Tools
19
Free options
15
Updated
Nov 4
  1. 1

    Google's AI notebook that grounds every answer in your uploaded documents, PDFs and audio files with source citations.

    Free tier · from $9.99/moWeb, iOS, Android
  2. 2
    Microsoft CopilotVerified Nov 3, 2026

    An AI assistant for everyday and work tasks, with chat, search, drafting and image creation.

    Free tier · from $9.99/moWeb, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
  3. 3

    An AI search assistant that answers questions with cited web sources and supports multi-step deep research reports.

    Free tierWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
  4. 4
    Otter.aiVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Records, transcribes and summarizes meetings for individuals and teams, then answers questions about them.

    Free tier · from $16/moMac, Windows, iOS, Android
  5. 5
    Fireflies.aiVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings for teams that want searchable notes and action items.

    Free tier · from $10/moiOS, Android, Browser extension, API
  6. 6
    ChatPDFVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Upload a document, ask questions in plain language, and get answers with page citations.

    Free tierWeb
  7. 7
    ElicitVerified Nov 4, 2026

    AI research assistant that finds academic papers and drafts cited reports for researchers.

    Free tier · from $11/moWeb
  8. 8
    WordtuneVerified Nov 4, 2026

    AI writing assistant for students and professionals to rewrite, proofread, summarize, and translate into English.

    Free tier · from $4.89/moBrowser extension
  9. 9
    KhanmigoVerified Nov 4, 2026

    An AI tutor and teaching assistant from Khan Academy for students, teachers, and parents.

    Free tier · from $4/mo
  10. 10

    Paraphrasing and writing tool that rewrites text in several modes with grammar checking built in.

    Free tierWeb, Browser extension
  11. 11
    GranolaVerified Nov 4, 2026

    An AI notepad that captures meetings and turns them into notes and next steps for busy professionals.

    Free tier · from $14/moMac, Windows, iOS, Android
  12. 12
    KrispVerified Nov 4, 2026

    AI meeting assistant that removes background noise, transcribes calls, and takes notes for teams and call centers.

    Free trial · from $8/moBrowser extension, API
  13. 13
    FathomVerified Nov 4, 2026

    AI notetaker that records and summarizes Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams calls for individuals and teams.

    Free tier · from $15/moiOS
  14. 14
    HumataVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Lets researchers, students, and teams ask questions across their PDFs and get answers with citations.

    Free tier · from $9.99/moWeb
  15. 15
    tl;dvVerified Nov 4, 2026

    An AI notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings for sales, customer success, and internal teams.

    Free tieriOS, Android
  16. 16
    LindyVerified Nov 4, 2026

    An AI teammate that plugs into your work apps to run scheduled and on-demand tasks for your team.

    Free trial · from $29.99/moWeb
  17. 17

    An AI tool for reading research papers with inline concept explanations, full-paper Q&A and related literature discovery.

    PaidWeb, Browser extension
  18. 18
    ShortwaveVerified Nov 4, 2026

    An AI email assistant for teams and professionals that organizes inboxes, drafts replies, and schedules meetings.

    Free trial · from $30/moiOS, Android, Mac, Windows
  19. 19
    MotionVerified Nov 4, 2026

    AI work platform that schedules tasks, projects, meetings, and docs for individuals and teams.

    Free trial · from $19/moiOS, Android

Common questions

What is the best AI tool for summarizing long text?
On AIToolMaps, NotebookLM ranks first for summarizing long text, followed by Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity. The ranking weighs how central the job is to each tool, how complete and checked its listing is, and what members upvote, save and review.
Is there a free AI tool for summarizing long text?
Yes. 15 of the 19 tools listed for summarizing long text have a free plan or are free to use, including NotebookLM, Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity.
Which AI tools for summarizing long text have an API?
9 of them offer an API for developers, including Perplexity, Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai.
Can I do summarizing long text on my phone?
Yes. 10 of the tools have an iPhone or Android app, including NotebookLM, Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity.