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Turbo-Learn
✓ verifiedFreemium
AI study assistant that converts uploaded lecture files or notes into structured notes and auto-generated diagrams for faster review.
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Shortform
✓ verifiedPaid
Paid library of in-depth non-fiction book, article and podcast guides with exercises, meant to teach ideas faster than reading full books.
929K visits/mo
Pricing
No public pricing
Annual: $16.42/mo (billed annually)
Monthly: $24/mo
Free trial available
Core features
- ✦Converts uploaded files into structured study notes
- ✦Generates concept maps, flowcharts, and timeline diagrams
- ✦Exports notes as PDF, DOCX, or Markdown and diagrams as PNG, JPG, or SVG
- ✦Customizable note and diagram formatting
- ✦Collection-based organization of notes by subject
- ✦Search across previously generated materials
- ✦In-depth guides for 10,000+ non-fiction books, articles and podcasts
- ✦Read or audio-listen format with offline mobile access
- ✦Interactive comprehension exercises per guide
- ✦Community discussion threads on each book guide
- ✦Highlighting, notes and PDF downloads
- ✦Weekly new guides for bestsellers and articles
Use cases
- →Students condensing textbook chapters into review notes
- →Learners who prefer visual diagrams over text summaries
- →Study groups sharing generated notes across classmates
- →Users tracking multiple courses in organized collections
- →Learning the key ideas of a non-fiction book without reading the full text
- →Reviewing and retaining ideas from a book already read
- →Building a habit of continuous learning during commutes or downtime
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