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Scribbler vs Sumly

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Scribbler

Summarises podcasts and YouTube videos, with timestamped transcripts you can chat to

3.8$10/mo

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Sumly

Podcast summaries tailored to what you are trying to learn, rather than generic episode recaps

3.2Free

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: Sumly does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Scribbler

    3.8 against 3.2

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared onScribblerSumly
Our rating3.8Better3.2
Starts at$10/moFree
Free planYesYes
CategoryProductivityProductivity
PlansFrom $10/moFree
Key features
  • Summaries of podcasts and YouTube videos
  • Full transcripts with timestamps
  • Chat interface over the content
  • Library of pre-processed popular podcasts
  • On-demand summaries and email digests
  • Podcast summaries and structured notes
  • Takeaways tailored to stated goals
  • Coverage across shows and episodes
  • Light and dark reading modes
  • Free entry with paid plans
Pros
  • Timestamps let you navigate rather than only skim
  • Genuinely free tier with pay-per-hour credits
  • Chat over the transcript, not just a fixed summary
  • Takeaways tailored to your stated goals instead of generic episode recaps
  • Saves time on long conversational episodes that are hard to skim
  • Free to start, so you can test the tailoring on episodes you know
Cons
  • Hourly credits add up for a heavy listening habit
  • Summaries flatten the conversational texture that is often the point
  • Transcription accuracy drops on crosstalk and strong accents
  • Nuance is the first thing any summary compresses away
  • Small operation with around a thousand users
  • Coverage depends on which shows are supported
CompanyScribblerSumly

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Scribbler better than Sumly?

In our reviews Scribbler scores 3.8 and Sumly scores 3.2. The better pick depends on the job. Scribbler: Summarises podcasts and YouTube videos, with timestamped transcripts you can chat to. Sumly: Podcast summaries tailored to what you are trying to learn, rather than generic episode recaps.

Which is cheaper, Scribbler or Sumly?

Scribbler: from $10/mo. Sumly: free.

Do Scribbler and Sumly have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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