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Scholarly AI Chat answering a question about an uploaded document, with citations back to the source
Scholarly Assistant

"Explain molecular orbital theory like I'm 5."

Imagine atoms sharing toy blocks. When two atoms come together, their electron "blocks" combine into shared shelves called orbitals — some make the bond stronger, some weaker. Here's the full breakdown with a diagram…

Capabilities

What Scholarly Assistant Can Do for You

More than just answering questions - Scholarly Assistant is your complete AI study companion.

Instant Explanations

Don't understand a concept? Ask Scholarly Assistant to explain it in simple terms, with examples tailored to your level.

Chat with PDFs

Upload textbooks or lecture notes and ask questions. "What's on page 45?" or "Summarize chapter 3" - instant answers.

Deep Thinking Mode

For complex problems, activate Deep Thinking. The AI reasons step-by-step like DeepSeek, solving harder questions.

Math Graphs & Diagrams

"Graph y=x²+3x+2" or "Draw a cell diagram" - Scholarly Assistant visualizes math and science concepts instantly.

YouTube Integration

"Find YouTube videos about photosynthesis" - AI searches and shares relevant educational content.

Web Search

Scholarly Assistant can search the internet for current information, visit websites, and bring back answers.

Image Generation

Need visual aids for your notes? Ask the AI to generate images to help illustrate concepts.

Voice Mode

Too tired to type? Speak your questions naturally and get voice responses back. Perfect for hands-free studying.

Smart Autocomplete

While taking notes or writing essays, AI suggests completions to help you write faster and better.

Voice Input

Tap the microphone next to Send to record your question. When you stop, Scholarly transcribes it so you can edit or send it like any typed message.

How it works

How to Use AI Chat

  1. 01

    Press ⌘J Anywhere

    On Mac, press ⌘J (Command+J). On Windows, press Ctrl+J. Scholarly Assistant instantly appears - no need to navigate to a different page.

  2. 02

    Ask Anything

    Type or speak your question naturally. "Explain photosynthesis", "Solve x² + 5x + 6 = 0", "Summarize this PDF" - just ask!

  3. 03

    Get Instant Help

    Receive detailed explanations, step-by-step solutions, or summaries in seconds. Ask follow-up questions to dive deeper.

  4. 04

    Continue Studying

    All your conversations are saved. Come back anytime to review past explanations or continue where you left off.

Real questions

Real Student Questions Scholarly Assistant Has Answered

Biology Student

"Explain the difference between mitosis and meiosis with a diagram"

✓ Got detailed explanation + visual diagram in 10 seconds

Calculus Student

"Walk me through finding the derivative of 3x² + 5x - 7 step by step"

✓ Got step-by-step solution with explanations for each step

History Student

"Summarize the causes of World War I from this PDF chapter"

✓ Got concise summary with key points from uploaded textbook

Chemistry Student

"I don't understand molecular orbital theory. Explain it like I'm 5"

✓ Got simple analogy-based explanation that finally made sense

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AI Chat vs Traditional Tutoring

Traditional Tutor

💸 Billed by the hour

📅 Limited availability - schedule conflicts

🏠 Travel required or Zoom calls

⏰ No help at 2am before exam

📚 May not know all subjects

Best for students
Scholarly Assistant (AI Chat)

✅ $0 to start

✅ Never busy - help the moment you ask

✅ Instant access - press ⌘J anywhere

✅ Always available - even at 2am!

✅ Expert in every subject - STEM, humanities, languages

Note: AI Chat complements but doesn't fully replace human tutors. Best for homework help, explanations, and practice - not for personalized long-term mentorship.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AI Chat really free?

Scholarly Assistant is available on the free plan with 3 lifetime AI Chat messages that do not reset. Premium unlocks unlimited chat, faster responses, and advanced features.

Will my teacher know I'm using AI Chat?

Using AI to learn and understand concepts is perfectly acceptable - it's like using a calculator or Google. However, never copy AI-generated answers directly for assignments. Use it to learn, then write answers in your own words.

What subjects can AI Chat help with?

Scholarly Assistant can help with virtually any subject: Math, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), History, English, Foreign Languages, Computer Science, Business, and more. If it's taught in school, we can help!

How accurate is AI Chat?

Scholarly Assistant uses modern AI models to help answer questions and explain concepts. Always double-check important information and use the AI as a study aid, not your only source.

Can I use AI Chat on my phone?

Absolutely! Scholarly works on any device - phone, tablet, or computer. Study anywhere, get help anytime.

Pricing

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AI Chat is ready when you are. Press ⌘J and start learning smarter.

Trying your first source? Start Free. Working with new material each week? Premium includes 10 AI Creation Credits a week. Need more capacity? Compare Laureate.

Free

Try the workflow with your first source.

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Free forever

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  • 3 lifetime AI Chat messages

  • 1 free AI Creation Credit total

  • 2-minute podcasts and video lectures

  • 1 free file upload total (8MB)

  • 5 lifetime quiz questions

  • 1 completed practice exam total

  • 15 lifetime voice minutes

  • 32-page PDF to flashcards

  • 500 lifetime autocomplete words

Use it to generate flashcards, improve a deck, or create a podcast, video lecture, slides, infographic, mind map, study guide, worksheet, spreadsheet, story book, timeline, SOP, flowchart, lesson plan, or outline — or run Deep Research or turn a recording into AI Meeting Notes.

Premium

Most Popular

For ongoing learning and work with new material.

$12

/month

Billed yearly at $144 · save $216

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  • Everything in Free, plus:

  • 10 AI Creation Credits per week

  • Unlimited AI chat & autocomplete

  • Podcasts up to 60 minutes, videos up to 45 minutes

  • Unlimited file uploads (up to 300MB)

  • Unlimited study sessions

  • Unlimited exams & quizzes

  • 1000-page PDF to flashcards

  • Combine up to 10 sources per creation

  • Export to Anki

  • Priority support

Laureate

For heavier workloads and larger source collections.

$99

/month

billed monthly · cancel anytime

Get Laureate

  • Everything in Premium, plus:

  • 80 AI Creation Credits per week

  • Podcasts up to 60 minutes, videos up to 45 minutes

  • Unlimited uploads up to 1 GB, plus 3,000-page PDFs

  • Combine up to 20 sources per creation

  • 12 hours of voice mode per day

  • Priority support and early access to new Frontier models

Pricing shown in USD by default. Local currency may be available in app or at checkout.

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AI chat

Premium and Laureate include unlimited AI chat. GPT 5.6 Sol and Claude Opus 5 are reserved for credit-metered AI creations.

Free
3 total
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Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited

AI Creation Credits

AI Creation Credits share one balance across every creation tool. Most models use 1 credit, Sonnet and Kimi use 2, and Frontier models Sol and Opus use 3.

Free
1 total
Premium
10/week
Laureate
80/week

Podcast length

Free episodes are fixed at 2 minutes. Paid plans can set a target length up to 60 minutes.

Free
2 minutes
Premium
Up to 60 minutes
Laureate
Up to 60 minutes

Video lecture length

Free lectures with a length control are fixed at 2 minutes. Paid plans can set a target up to 45 minutes. Short uses its own short video format.

Free
2 minutes
Premium
Up to 45 minutes
Laureate
Up to 45 minutes

File uploads

Free
1 total (8MB)
Premium
Unlimited (300MB)
Laureate
Unlimited (1 GB each)

PDF to flashcards

Free
32 pages
Premium
1000 pages
Laureate
3000 pages

Sources per creation

Free
Up to 1
Premium
Up to 10
Laureate
Up to 20

Practice questions

Free
5 total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited

Practice exams

Free
1 total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited

Voice mode

Free
15 min total
Premium
2 hr/day
Laureate
12 hr/day

Autocomplete

Free
500 words total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited

Export to Anki

Free
—
Premium
Included
Laureate
Included

Support

Free
Standard
Premium
Priority
Laureate
Priority

What customers say

Scholarly has enhanced the quality of notes and questions I administer to my tutees. Insightful, to the point.

TD Georgas

TD Georgas

Tutor

I have very good experience with Scholarly it summarize me scientific text in hovel academic level with citation. I use this for any therapeutic area . It is great and useful tool.

Diana

Diana

Scholarly user

Scholarly has been a valuable tool for my studies. The AI-generated flashcards and intuitive features make organizing and retaining information much easier.

Briana

Briana

Scholarly user

This app is great for studying for big test. Drop your PDF's in the system and it'll do the trick. You can organize it specifically for your needs.

Kelvin

Kelvin

Scholarly user

Your questions, answered

Is Scholarly free to use?

Yes! The free plan includes core study tools with lifetime allowances: 3 AI Chat messages, 500 autocomplete words, 5 quiz questions, 15 voice minutes, 1 practice exam, one free AI Creation Credit total, and 1 file upload. These allowances do not reset. Upgrade to Premium for 10 AI Creation Credits per week and unlimited uploads.

What uses my free AI Creation Credits?

AI Creation Credits are shared across flashcards, podcasts, videos, slides, AI Documents, Deep Research, and the Transcribe tool. The selected model determines the credit cost. Recording live audio and saving its transcript uses your file upload allowance instead; it does not use AI Creation Credits.

Can I cancel anytime?

Absolutely. There are no contracts or commitments. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings, and you'll keep access until the end of your billing period.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit and debit cards through Stripe. Pricing is displayed in USD by default, but local currency is available in the app.

Can I use Scholarly with a class or school?

Yes. For a school or organization-wide rollout, contact us at hello@scholarly.so and we'll help you find the right setup.

What happens when I hit a free plan limit?

You'll see a prompt to upgrade. Your existing work is never lost — limits only apply to new actions. Free-plan allowances are lifetime credits and do not reset. Premium includes 10 AI Creation Credits per week, podcasts up to 60 minutes, video lectures up to 45 minutes, unlimited uploads, chat, autocomplete, quizzes, and exams, plus more daily voice time.