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Gist
Cloud-based AI YouTube summarizer for video viewers
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Gist - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives
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Last updated: September 2026
Gist overview
What is Gist?
Gist is a cloud-based web application and Chrome browser extension that applies AI to YouTube videos, producing summaries, bullet-point key insights, and timestamped transcripts in seconds. Powered by proprietary AI combined with OpenAI GPT models, the tool processes videos of any length, including long-form content up to 4-6 hours, and delivers condensed outputs with an average processing time of approximately 7 seconds per video. Summaries are available in over 40 output languages, supporting multilingual input and translated output for a global user base.
The Chrome extension integrates directly into the YouTube interface via a one-click widget, allowing users to access summaries without leaving the platform. Timestamped transcript navigation enables non-linear browsing of video content by paragraph. Gist also supports unlisted YouTube videos and provides shareable summary links suited for social media or peer distribution. No on-premises deployment option is available; the product operates entirely through the web application at gist.ly and the Chrome browser extension.
Gist targets individual consumers and high-volume YouTube viewers across content categories including business and finance, investing and trading, news and current events, health and wellness, and podcasts and interviews. No specific business size or industry vertical is required, making the tool applicable across a broad general consumer audience seeking faster, more efficient access to video content.
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Gist has the following typical customers:
Freelancers
Q. What level of support does Gist offer?
Gist offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum