Summary of News is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
Get an AI-generated summary of any news article
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary of News (original) | — | — | Free | Get an AI-generated summary of any news article |
| Knowt: Quizlet Import, AI Notes & Flashcards | — | — | Free | Automatically import flashcards and notes from any video, PDF, article, or flashcard site. Knowt is the fastest way to study. |
| Kommodo Screen Recorder & SOP | — | — | Free | Record screen and get a magical SOP with an AI Summary |
| WPS PDF - Read, Edit, Fill, Convert, and AI Chat PDF with Ease | 4.5 | 6M+ | Free | Users who need a free all-in-one PDF editor, converter and signer in the browser. |
| AnyDoc Translator - Translate Web and PDF | — | — | Free | The ultimate AI translator for web, files, ebooks, academic papers, images, and text |
| Monica AI | 4.9 | 3M+ | Freemium | People who want templates and translation alongside a general AI chat panel. |
| Keplr | — | — | Free | Keplr is a browser extension wallet for the Inter blockchain ecosystem. |
| Merlin AI | 4.8 | 900K+ | Freemium | Generalists who want a single AI sidebar instead of five separate AI extensions. |
| RetailMeNot: Codes, Cash Back and Coupons | — | — | Free | Automatically finds the best promo codes and cash back as you shop online. |
| Sumopaint - Online Image Editor | — | — | Free | Sumopaint is a full featured painting and image editing application. |
| Perplexity | 3.8 | 400K+ | Freemium | Researchers and analysts who need answers they can trace back to a source. |
Automatically import flashcards and notes from any video, PDF, article, or flashcard site. Knowt is the fastest way to study.
Why it replaces Summary of News: Covers similar ground in the AI category: Automatically import flashcards and notes from any video, PDF, article, or flashcard site. Knowt is the fastest way to study.
Record screen and get a magical SOP with an AI Summary
Why it replaces Summary of News: Covers similar ground in the AI category: Record screen and get a magical SOP with an AI Summary
Easy-to-use PDF tools to view, edit, convert, fill, e-sign PDF files, and more in your browser.
Why it replaces Summary of News: Another popular AI extension: Easy-to-use PDF tools to view, edit, convert, fill, e-sign PDF files, and more in your browser.
The ultimate AI translator for web, files, ebooks, academic papers, images, and text
Why it replaces Summary of News: Another popular AI extension: The ultimate AI translator for web, files, ebooks, academic papers, images, and text
AI copilot for chat, translation and writing on any site.
Why it replaces Summary of News: Another popular AI extension: AI copilot for chat, translation and writing on any site.
Keplr is a browser extension wallet for the Inter blockchain ecosystem.
Why it replaces Summary of News: Another popular AI extension: Keplr is a browser extension wallet for the Inter blockchain ecosystem.
One AI assistant for summarising, writing and answering on any page.
Why it replaces Summary of News: Another popular AI extension: One AI assistant for summarising, writing and answering on any page.
Automatically finds the best promo codes and cash back as you shop online.
Why it replaces Summary of News: Another popular AI extension: Automatically finds the best promo codes and cash back as you shop online.
Sumopaint is a full featured painting and image editing application.
Why it replaces Summary of News: Another popular AI extension: Sumopaint is a full featured painting and image editing application.
Answer engine with cited sources built into the browser.
Why it replaces Summary of News: Another popular AI extension: Answer engine with cited sources built into the browser.
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Knowt: Quizlet Import, AI Notes & Flashcards is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the AI category: Automatically import flashcards and notes from any video, PDF, article, or flashcard site. Knowt is the fastest way to study.
Yes — Knowt: Quizlet Import, AI Notes & Flashcards, Kommodo Screen Recorder & SOP, WPS PDF - Read, Edit, Fill, Convert, and AI Chat PDF with Ease are free.
