getAbstract

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Country: Switzerland (CH)
Founded: 1999
Developer: getAbstract (founded by Thomas Bergen, Patrick Brigger, and Rolf Dobelli in Luzern, Switzerland)
Pricing: Subscription-based
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

Indexes

Audiobook Players

Overview

getAbstract provides summaries of over 25,000 nonfiction books, articles, and video talks, each condensed into 15-minute reads or audio formats for business, leadership, and professional development. It targets professionals, leaders, and teams seeking efficient access to expert knowledge without full-length reading. The service stands out through its curated library, AI tools for querying content, and enterprise integrations for learning systems.¹³⁵⁶

Key Features

Book Summaries - 25,000+ nonfiction books, articles, and video talks summarized into 15-minute reads.
Audio Summaries - Listen to summaries on smartphones, tablets, or MP3 players.
getAbstract AI - AI tool to query business knowledge from the library, available on web in 7 languages with answers in 27 languages.
Search and Filters - Search by authors, titles, topics, channels, and apply filters for relevant summaries.
Personalized Channels - Follow channels for business trends and receive new releases.
PDF Downloads - Summaries available as PDFs for printing or e-readers.
Content Marking - Like, mark as to-read, add to channels, or share summaries.
Explorer Page - Discover top channels and popular content recommendations.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Individual Subscription	Subscription-based (affordable, 14-day refund)	Access to full library, app usage, AI tool.
Enterprise Subscription	Custom	LMS/LXP integrations, company channels, team access.

Platforms & Requirements

Available on web browsers for full features including AI tool; iOS and Android apps for mobile access to summaries, search, and audio, but exclude some features like AI and full account management. No minimum requirements specified beyond standard app store compatibility; PDFs work on e-readers.²³⁴⁹

Integrations & Ecosystem

LMS/LXP systems
AI copilots and apps
Learning management systems
Export to PDF
Audio export to MP3 devices

Alternatives

App	Difference
Blinkist	Similar book summary app, but getAbstract focuses more on business content with enterprise integrations.
Headway	Offers shorter summaries and gamification, less emphasis on curated business knowledge.
Shortform	Provides deeper analysis and note-taking, smaller library than getAbstract's 25,000+ summaries.
12min	Focuses on quick 12-minute summaries, fewer enterprise features.

Reputation

getAbstract is perceived as a reliable source for time-saving business knowledge summaries, praised for its large library, mobile app interface, customer service, and integrations. Users appreciate the efficient learning and 14-day refund policy. Some limitations include AI unavailability on apps and web-preferred features.⁶

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