Free
Free
2 PDFs a day (up to 120 pages, 10 MB) and 50 questions a day
ChatPDF
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ChatPDF lets users chat with PDFs and other files using AI that cites source passages. It targets researchers, students, and professionals who need quick summaries, multilingual Q&A, folders of related documents, and shareable chats.
- Category
- Research
- Free access
- 2 PDFs a day (up to 120 pages, 10 MB) and 50 questions a day
- API access
- API is billed separately per query plus page-processing fees
Is ChatPDF right for you?
A good fit for
Students and professionals who need citation-linked answers inside PDFs without reading page by page.
Before you choose
The free plan allows 2 PDFs a day (up to 120 pages and 10 MB each) and 50 questions a day.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 2 documents analyzed daily | Facts sourced | 2026-10-05 |
| Free access | 2 PDFs a day (up to 120 pages, 10 MB) and 50 questions a day | Facts sourced | 2026-10-05 |
| API | API is billed separately per query plus page-processing fees | Facts sourced | 2026-10-05 |
Understand the total cost
ChatPDF pricing & plans
Plus
$19.99 /mo
Billed monthly, or $11.99/month when billed annually
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Frequently asked questions
What is ChatPDF used for?
ChatPDF lets users chat with PDFs and other files using AI that cites source passages. It targets researchers, students, and professionals who need quick summaries, multilingual Q&A, folders of related documents, and shareable chats.
Does ChatPDF have a free plan?
2 PDFs a day (up to 120 pages, 10 MB) and 50 questions a day. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does ChatPDF cost?
The listed monthly price is $19.99 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use ChatPDF through an API?
API is billed separately per query plus page-processing fees. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
The free plan allows 2 PDFs a day (up to 120 pages and 10 MB each) and 50 questions a day.
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