đź“š 1. Massive, Freely Accessible Library
- Vast collection
SoBrief gives you access to summaries of more than 73,530 books, spanning both fiction and non‑fiction—from best‑selling self‑help and business titles to classic literature and modern fiction. - No paywall for reading
Every text summary is completely free—no hidden fees, no subscription required
🎧 2. Audio Summaries Across Languages
- Listen anywhere
Audio versions are available in 40 languages, letting users convert reading into commuting, exercising, or multitasking moments - Unlimited listening with Pro
While free users can preview the first key takeaway in audio, full-length listened summaries require a Pro subscription
⏱ 3. Fast-Track Learning with 10‑Minute Summaries
Each summary distills a book’s core into 10-minute reads or listens, typically using 12 key takeaways—ideal for absorbing essential ideas fast
đź—ş 4. Curated Lists & Discoverability
- Curated collections
Explore popular lists—Top 100 Fiction, Productivity, Business, Science, History, Self‑Help, and more—complete with filters for keywords, popularity, and categories - Personalized recommendations
SoBrief learns from your habits and bookmarks, offering tailored book suggestions and a swipe‑based “Discover” interface.
đź”– 5. Bookmarks, History & Request System
- Save and revisit
Free users can bookmark up to 10 books and access history up to 10 items, while Pro users enjoy unlimited bookmarks, downloads, and history - Request new summaries
Missed a title? Just request it, and SoBrief’s team will consider it for future inclusion
📱 6. Companion Mobile App & Widgets
- iOS & iPad app
Access summaries on the go through the mobile app, featuring search, read‑or‑listen interfaces, request options, and multilingual access
Home screen widgets
Users can add widgets that deliver hourly quotes or daily insights straight to the home or lock screen—enabling effortless micro‑learning
đź’ˇ 7. Freemium Model with Affordable Pro Plan
- Free tier
Unlimited text access, basic audio preview, and limited bookmarks/history as a guest or free account. - Pro options
- Monthly: US $9.99
- Yearly: US $44.99 (~US $3.75/month)
- Lifetime deal: US $79.99 one‑time payment
Pro unlocks full-length audio, unlimited bookmarks, history, and downloads and removes read/listen limits.
🌍 8. Multilingual & Global Reach
- 40 language support
Text and audio available in languages including Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Russian, Hindi, Urdu, and more—appealing to a worldwide audience
🤖 9. AI‑Powered Summarization
- Smart summarization
SoBrief uses AI to extract key points, ensuring each summary is concise, unbiased, and informed by quality content. - Consistent quality
This process allows rapid scaling while maintaining clarity and cohesion across thousands of titles.
🎓 10. Ideal for Diverse Audiences
- Busy professionals
Absorb key ideas between meetings or during commutes. - Students & academics
Quickly understand core insights of essential or supplementary texts. - Avid readers
Explore more books faster and more efficiently. - Language learners
Read or listen in multiple languages to improve fluency