AskYourPDF
Straightforward document chat with citation back to the page, and it handles long PDFs without the usual truncation.
What AskYourPDF is best for
The categories AskYourPDF is listed in, and how strong a fit it is in each.
Search, Research & Academics
Web research, deep research, books, academic papers, citations, news, fact-checking.
Strong fit
AskYourPDF’s biggest strengths
Search, Research & AcademicsStraightforward document chat with citation back to the page, and it handles long PDFs without the usual truncation.
Where it may not be the best fit
Search, Research & AcademicsA thin layer over a general model, so it inherits that model’s habits. Little here that a general assistant with file upload does not also do. The free tier allows one document a day, so it is a taster rather than a working allowance.
AskYourPDF pricing
AskYourPDF has a free plan. Free, but tightly capped: 1 document a day, 100 pages per document and a 15MB upload limit
FreeFree, but tightly capped: 1 document a day, 100 pages per document and a 15MB upload limit
$0Premium50 documents a day, 2,500 pages per document and a 31MB upload limit
$14.99/mo · $11.99/mo yearlyPro150 documents a day, 6,000 pages per document and an 877MB upload limit
$19.99/mo · $14.99/mo yearlyEnterprise1,000 documents a day, unlimited pages per document and a 1,431MB upload limit
CustomThe annual toggle is labelled 25% off, which holds for Pro but not for Premium, where $14.99 down to $11.99 is 20%. Note also that Premium month to month and Pro billed yearly are both $14.99, so the figure alone does not tell you which plan you are looking at
Checked by hand on 4 September 2026. Prices change often, so confirm on the provider’s own page before spending.
Who makes AskYourPDF
Makes AskYourPDF. Started as a ChatGPT plugin and grew into a document product in its own right.
CompanyProtonLabs Technology
Founded2023
Based inBirmingham, GB
SectorSearch & knowledge
ModelThird-party
StatusPrivate
Primary usersStudents, Professionals
Free planYes
ComputeThird-party
Public listingNone announced
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Where AskYourPDF sits in the wider category pages.
Best AI for Research
Strong fit — Web research, deep research, books, academic papers, citations, news, fact-checking.
Questions about AskYourPDF
Is AskYourPDF free?
Yes — Free, but tightly capped: 1 document a day, 100 pages per document and a 15MB upload limit. The cheapest paid tier is Premium, at $14.99/mo month to month or $11.99/mo billed yearly.
What is AskYourPDF best at?
Straightforward document chat with citation back to the page, and it handles long PDFs without the usual truncation. It is listed under Search, Research & Academics.
What should I watch out for with AskYourPDF?
A thin layer over a general model, so it inherits that model’s habits. Little here that a general assistant with file upload does not also do. The free tier allows one document a day, so it is a taster rather than a working allowance.
What are the alternatives to AskYourPDF?
6 tools do comparable work: Connected Papers, Consensus, Elicit, EvidenceHunt, Gemini Deep Research, Gemini Notebook. 6 of them have a free plan.
How current is this AskYourPDF pricing?
Checked by hand on 4 September 2026. Prices change often — confirm on the provider's own page before spending.