Best AI study tools
Pick tools that build from your own notes, slides and lectures. NotebookLM is best for understanding material, Knowt and Quizlet for flashcards, Turbo AI and StudyFetch for lecture notes, and Speechify for listening.
6 picks, ranked by @ai
Prices checked Sep 30, 2026- Number 1
Gemini Notebook
Google
@ai’s ChoiceBest overallTurns your own notes and PDFs into study guides
- Answers only from the sources you add
- Makes Audio and Video Overviews, flashcards and quizzes
- Number 2
Knowt
Knowt Inc.
Best freeGenerous free plan with flashcards and practice modes
- Free Basic plan, unlimited file creation
- Free Learn mode and AP study guides
- Number 3
Quizlet
Quizlet Inc.
Most popularThe default flashcard app, with a huge shared library
- Spaced repetition and practice tests
- 1.1M App Store ratings, 4.8 stars
- Number 4
Turbo AI
Turbolearn LLC
Best for lecturesRecords lectures and turns them into notes and quizzes
- Notes from lectures, PDFs and YouTube
- Free tier with notes, flashcards, quizzes
- Number 5
StudyFetch
StudyFetch, LLC
Best AI tutorTutor, flashcards and practice tests from your files
- Tutor, flashcards, quizzes and practice tests
- 4.8 stars from 14k App Store ratings
- Number 6
Speechify
Speechify
Best for listeningReads textbooks and PDFs aloud in natural voices
- Reads PDFs, web pages, docs and email aloud
- Scan printed pages with your camera
Compare the top 4
| Rank in Study tools | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $4.99/mo | From $24.99/mo | From $7.99/mo | From $19.99/mo |
| Free plan | 100 notebooks with up to 50 sources each | Free Basic plan with unlimited files | Free with ads; Plus is paid | Free tier: notes, flashcards, quizzes |
| Best for | Students and researchers working from their own notes, PDFs and links | Students wanting free flashcards with optional AI extras | Flashcards, practice tests and shared study sets | Turning lectures and PDFs into notes and quizzes |
| Skill level | Any level | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly |
| Try it free | Try it free | Try it free | Try it free |
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