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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 "Summarise chapter 3" - instant answers.

Deep Thinking Mode

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

Maths Graphs & Diagrams

"Graph y=x²+3x+2" or "Draw a cell diagram" - Scholarly Assistant visualises maths 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", "Summarise 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

"Summarise 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 personalised 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: Maths, 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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Sample lecture

What one video lecture gets

Free makes a lecture of about 2 minutes in 720p with the Scholarly logo, to watch in Scholarly. Premium and Laureate make lectures up to 45 minutes in 1080p that you can download as an MP4, with the logo off if you choose.

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

Compare plans

Image creation · Beta

Shared across Image Studio and chat. Separate from AI Creation Credits. Free images are lifetime and do not reset. Paid allowances reset weekly without rollover. Limits may change during beta.

Free
2 lifetime
Premium
40/week
Laureate
80/week

AI chat

Premium and Laureate include unlimited AI chat on Auto. Chat starts on Best, and premium models such as GPT 6.1 Sol, Claude Sonnet 5.5, and Claude Opus 5.5 draw on a weekly premium usage allowance; when it runs out, chat keeps going on Auto until it resets. Chat never spends AI Creation Credits.

Free
3 total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited

Premium chat models (Best)

Chat answers on Best, the strongest model, by default. Premium models draw on a weekly allowance that resets every Monday at 00:00 UTC; long threads, large files, background tasks, and Claude Opus 5.5 use it faster. When it runs out, chat keeps going on Auto until the reset.

Free
Not included
Premium
Weekly usage
Laureate
4× weekly usage

AI Creation Credits

AI Creation Credits cover videos, slides, documents, and other AI creations. Most models use 1 credit, a few use 2, and Frontier models use 2, 3, or 4. Image Studio and chat images have a separate weekly allowance.

Free
1 total
Premium
15/week
Laureate
80/week

Podcast length

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

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

Video lecture length

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

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

Video lecture resolution

Free
720p
Premium
1080p
Laureate
1080p

Download lectures as MP4

Free
-
Premium
Included
Laureate
Included

Scholarly logo on lectures

Free
Always on
Premium
Your choice
Laureate
Your choice

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 summarise 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 organising 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 organise 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. Image Studio and chat also share 2 lifetime images during beta; this separate Free allowance does not reset and may change. Upgrade to Premium for 15 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 a meeting does not use an AI Creation Credit. Transcript and notes are included, up to 10 hours on paid plans.

Can I cancel any time?

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 organisation-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. Most Free allowances are lifetime limits. The separate beta image allowance includes 2 lifetime images on Free with no reset, 40 per week on Premium, and 80 per week on Laureate. Limits may change during beta. Premium includes 15 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.