Recast
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What it is
Recast uses Claude AI to turn PDFs, article URLs, text, or topics into platform-ready content. It offers nine formats, including social posts, video scripts, newsletters, blog outlines, takeaways, and hooks. Study Mode creates study guides, slide decks, flashcards, quizzes, and citations from course material. Tone and reading-level controls are available; the Free Beta also includes Brand Voice and translation into 10 languages. Free Beta costs nothing, allows 10 generations per day across nine formats and five input types, and requires your own Anthropic API key. Anthropic charges usage directly, typically 0.05–$0.30 depending on length. Recast says keys, history, and browser-stored data remain on your device, while inputs go directly from the browser to Anthropic. URL pages are fetched through allorigins.win. Flashcards export to Anki and Quizlet. Planned Pro costs $15 a month and lists unlimited generations, no API key, bulk upload up to 10 files, priority generation, and founder support.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Recast uses Claude AI to turn PDFs, article URLs, text, or topics into platform-ready content.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
- Integrations
- Flashcards can be exported for Anki and Quizlet, and the planned Pro tier lists Notion export.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
- Privacy
- The site says Recast does not collect personal data and that API keys and generation history stay in browser storage on the user's device.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
- Support
- The planned Pro tier lists direct founder support and priority generation.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
- Age requirement
- Users must be at least 13 years old.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
- API costs
- The Free Beta requires an Anthropic API key, and users pay Anthropic directly for usage, typically $0.05–$0.30 per generation depending on length.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
- Content formats
- It offers nine formats, including social posts, video scripts, newsletters, blog outlines, takeaways, and hooks.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
- Content handling
- User inputs are sent from the browser directly to Anthropic's API, and Recast says it does not see, store, or process that content.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
- Customization
- Users can choose a tone and reading level, and the Free Beta includes Brand Voice and translation into 10 languages.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
- Mobile access
- Recast is described as responsive and accessible on mobile and tablet, though optimized for desktop.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
- Study Mode
- Study Mode creates study guides, slide decks, flashcards, quizzes, and citations from course material.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
- URL fetching
- For URL input, page content is fetched through the public CORS proxy allorigins.win, and Recast says it does not store data from those requests.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
Plans and prices
Free Beta Free $0/month 10 generations per day · All 9 content formats · 5 input types · Bring your own Anthropic API key Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
Pro (Coming Soon) $15 a month $15/month · Early access locks in $15/mo forever Unlimited generations · No API key · Bulk upload up to 10 files · Priority generation · Direct founder support Read 30 Sep 2026 · getrecast.org
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Nine content formats
- Study Mode creates guides, decks, and quizzes
- Free Beta includes ten daily generations
- Supports Anki and Quizlet flashcard export
- Responsive on mobile and tablet
Limits
- Free Beta requires an Anthropic API key
- Anthropic usage charges apply separately
- Pro is listed as coming soon
- Desktop is the optimization target
Who it suits
It suits people turning documents or web content into marketing, study, or social formats. The Free Beta fits users willing to supply an Anthropic key and pay Anthropic usage charges.
Verdict
Recast combines content repurposing and study tools around Claude AI, with a browser-based Free Beta and a planned paid tier. Its privacy model keeps keys and history in browser storage, while generation costs depend partly on Anthropic usage.
Where Specifiction places it
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