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What it is
Gistory is an article-saving app that creates AI summaries when a reader saves an article. Its TL;DR includes three key points and key insights, with a longer summary as an option. Summaries are available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Hindi. Readers can use distraction-free reading, dark mode, full-text search, and offline access. Articles can be saved from its mobile apps or Chrome and Firefox extensions, and the library syncs across platforms. Gistory is available on web, iOS, Android, and as an extension. The free tier includes unlimited article saves, 90 days of history, and 10 AI summaries per month. Premium costs $7.99 a month and adds unlimited summaries and history, plus Notion and Obsidian integrations. Gistory says it does not bypass paywalls; for paywalled articles it saves the URL, title, and any available preview. It says it uses industry-standard encryption, does not sell personal information, and allows users to export or delete their data. A seven-day trial is listed.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Gistory saves online articles and produces AI summaries so users can decide quickly what to read in full.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Product
- Gistory is an AI-powered read-it-later app for saving articles and getting summaries.Read 8 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Free plan
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · gistory.ai
- Integrations
- The paid tier lists Notion and Obsidian integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Mobile apps
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · gistory.ai
- Privacy
- Gistory says it uses industry-standard encryption, does not sell personal information, and lets users export or delete their data.Read 8 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Support
- The Google Play listing gives [email protected] as the support email and links to the Gistory website and privacy policy.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- License
- Mozilla Add-ons lists the Firefox extension as All Rights Reserved.Read 15 Oct 2026 · addons.mozilla.org
- Headquarters
- Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · gistory.ai
- AI providers
- The iOS listing says summaries use third-party services from Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI, with article content sent to those providers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- AI summaries
- Saved articles receive a TL;DR, three key points, key insights and an optional full summary.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Android collection
- Google Play says the app may share location and app-activity data and may collect location, personal information and other data types.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Android data safety
- Google Play reports data encryption in transit and says users can request deletion of their data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- API access
- The Firefox add-on requests permission to access api.gistory.ai, but the listing does not describe a public API or SDK.Read 15 Oct 2026 · addons.mozilla.org
- Apple system requirement
- The iOS app requires iOS 15.1 or later; Mac compatibility requires macOS 12.0 or later with Apple silicon, while the listing says it is designed for iPhone.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Browser extension
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · gistory.ai
- Cancellation
- Premium can be canceled in account settings, with access continuing until the billing period ends before switching to the free tier.Read 8 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Chrome extension version
- Chrome Web Store lists version 1.0.1, updated March 11, 2026, with a 112 KiB package.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
- Chrome extension workflow
- The Chrome extension supports toolbar saving, a right-click menu and Ctrl+Shift+S, then opens summaries at gistory.ai.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
- Company address
- Google Play lists SPD SERVICES LLC at 29 Clearview Rd, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889-3303, United States.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Company legal name
- Google Play identifies the developer as SPD SERVICES LLC.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Cross-device sync
- The library synchronizes between the web app, iOS, Android, Chrome and Firefox experiences.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Dark mode
- Dark mode is available across the listed platforms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Data controls
- Users are told they can export or delete their saved data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Firefox extension workflow
- The Firefox add-on saves from the toolbar, context menu or Ctrl+Shift+S and automatically generates a summary.Read 15 Oct 2026 · addons.mozilla.org
- Full-text search
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · gistory.ai
- Languages
- Summaries are offered in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Hindi.Read 8 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Limit: accessibility disclosure
- Apple says the developer has not indicated supported accessibility features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Limit: free summaries
- The free tier is capped at 10 AI summaries per month.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Limit: review coverage
- The opened Apple, Chrome and Firefox listings show no meaningful user-review volume, and the G2 profile says there are not enough reviews for buying insight.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Notable update
- Apple's version history lists version 1.05 on June 26, 2026 with improved AI search accuracy.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Offline access
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · gistory.ai
- Offline reading
- Articles can be saved and read without an internet connection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Paywall handling
- Gistory says it does not bypass paywalls and stores only the URL, title and available preview for paywalled articles.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Paywalled articles
- Gistory says it does not bypass paywalls and saves the URL, title, and any available preview for paywalled articles.Read 8 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Publisher
- The site identifies Gistory as a product of SPD Services, LLC.Read 8 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Rating on Apple App Store
- Not enough ratings to display an overview out of 5 from 0 displayed reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rating on Chrome Web Store
- 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
- Rating on Firefox Add-ons
- 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · addons.mozilla.org
- Rating on G2
- 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews on a GStory AI profile that describes video and photo editing rather than Gistory's read-later app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Rating on Google Play
- Google Play displays no star rating or review count on the opened listing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Reading features
- The app offers a distraction-free reading mode, dark mode, smart search, and offline reading.Read 8 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Reading mode
- Gistory provides a distraction-free reader that removes page clutter.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Save from apps
- The service accepts articles through device share controls and browser extensions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Saving and sync
- Articles can be saved from mobile apps and Chrome or Firefox extensions, and the library syncs across platforms.Read 8 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Search
- Users can search across saved articles and generated summaries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Security statement
- The site says it uses industry-standard encryption and does not sell personal information.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Sign-in
- Users can sign in with Google, Apple, or email and password; Gistory says Google sign-in accesses only the user's name and email address.Read 8 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Sign-in methods
- Accounts can use Google, Apple or email-and-password sign-in.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Summaries
- When an article is saved, Gistory generates a TL;DR with three key points, key insights, and an optional full summary.Read 8 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Summary languages
- The site lists Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Hindi summary support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
- Who it is for
- Gistory says it is for knowledge workers, researchers, students, and curious readers who want to stay informed without reading every article in full.Read 8 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
Plans and prices
Free Free billed monthly 10 AI summaries per month · Unlimited article saves · 90-day article history Read 22 Sep 2026 · gistory.ai
Premium $7.99 a month $7.99/month unlimited AI summaries · unlimited article saves · Notion and Obsidian integration · web, iOS and Android apps · Chrome and Firefox extensions · offline mode · unlimited history · ad-free experience Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
Free Free $0/month 10 AI summaries per month · unlimited article saves · web, iOS and Android apps · Chrome and Firefox extensions · offline mode · 90-day article history Read 15 Oct 2026 · gistory.ai
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Offers offline reading and full-text search.
- Summaries are available in eight languages.
- Free tier includes unlimited article saves.
- Supports Chrome and Firefox extensions.
- Users can export or delete their data.
Limits
- Free tier limits AI summaries to 10 monthly.
- Free history covers 90 days.
- Paywalled articles are not bypassed.
Who it suits
Gistory suits knowledge workers, researchers, students, and curious readers who want to save articles and review summaries instead of reading every item in full. It may also fit readers who need offline access and cross-platform library syncing.
Gistory in depth
Read the full write-up
Gistory is a read-it-later app that adds AI-generated summaries to saved articles. It suits people who want a searchable, synced reading library and a quick way to triage it. Its main trade-off is clear: free saves are unlimited, but summaries stop at 10 per month and history at 90 days.
Overview
Saving an article produces a TL;DR with three key points and key insights; an optional full summary adds more context. That makes Gistory useful for sorting a backlog, but readers who need an article’s full argument or nuance will still need to read it.
Distraction-free and dark modes, full-text search, smart search, and offline reading make saved articles easier to revisit. Gistory does not bypass paywalls: it stores the URL, title, and any available preview for a restricted article. It is an organizer for those links, not a workaround for access restrictions.
Key features
Summaries are offered in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Hindi. That is useful for readers working across those languages, though it does not cover every language. Articles can be captured through the mobile apps or Chrome and Firefox extensions, with the library synced across platforms.
Premium adds Notion and Obsidian integrations, which matter most to readers who want to carry saved material into those tools. Gistory also says it uses industry-standard encryption, does not sell personal information, and allows users to export or delete their data. Sign-in is available through Google, Apple, or email and password; Google sign-in accesses only the user's name and email address.
Pricing
Free — free. This plan includes unlimited article saves and 10 AI summaries per month, but limits article history to 90 days. It fits occasional readers who mainly want to collect articles and use summaries selectively. The monthly summary quota and rolling history limit make it a poor fit for a steady research workflow or anyone who expects to revisit older items.
Premium — $7.99 a month. Premium removes the summary and history limits and includes unlimited saves, Notion and Obsidian integrations, web, iOS, and Android apps, Chrome and Firefox extensions, offline mode, and an ad-free experience. It is the more practical plan for frequent readers who rely on summaries or need a lasting archive. Premium can be canceled in account settings; access continues until the billing period ends, then the account switches to Free.
A 7-day trial is offered. The paid plan is priced per user per month, so it is a personal subscription rather than a team-seat offer.
Platforms
Gistory supports web, iOS, Android, and browser extensions. Chrome and Firefox extensions provide a route to save from desktop browsing, while mobile apps support saving and reading on phones. Offline reading is included in Premium; the free plan does not promise offline mode.
Who it's for
Gistory is a sensible fit for knowledge workers, researchers, students, and curious readers who collect more articles than they can read immediately. Its summaries help prioritize a queue, and full-text search, sync, and offline reading support later retrieval. It is less suited to readers who need paywalled content itself, or who want unlimited summaries without paying.
Pros and cons
Pros: Unlimited saves on Free let readers build a library without a storage quota.
Pros: Summaries in eight languages and an optional full summary offer more than a single-language skim.
Pros: Cross-platform sync, search, and offline reading make saved articles useful beyond the browser where they were found.
Cons: Free users get only 10 AI summaries per month and 90 days of article history, limiting sustained use.
Cons: Paywalled articles are saved as links and available previews, not unlocked reading material.
Cons: Notion and Obsidian integrations require Premium.
Alternatives
For a broader comparison, see Read-It-Later Apps. Choose wallabag if free access and a wider platform range, including self-hosting, matter more than Gistory’s AI summaries. Choose Burn 451 if its free plan’s defined daily and library caps better match your saving habits. Freezetab is another option for saving links and tabs, including local use without an internet connection.
Cubox is an alternative for readers who want content parsing, webpage snapshots, and highlights. Omnivore may suit readers prepared to deploy a self-hosted app, since its cloud application is deprecated. PaperSpan offers offline mobile reading, highlights, and sending one article at a time to Kindle. Couch is limited to iOS and macOS. Matter is available on iOS and web.
Verdict
Choose Gistory if you want one synced place for articles and multilingual AI summaries, and Premium’s unlimited history and summaries suit your reading volume. The Free plan is a credible way to collect articles, but its 10-summary monthly cap and 90-day history make it a limited long-term archive. Look elsewhere if you need paywalled reading access or a free plan without those constraints.
Verdict
Gistory combines article saving and search with multilingual AI summaries and offline reading. The free tier has defined summary and history limits, while Premium adds unlimited summaries and history for $7.99 a month.
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