AskYourPDF
Freemium Last verified: September 2026AI document analysis and chat with multi-document search, OCR, and one of the most popular ChatGPT plugins
What is AskYourPDF?
AskYourPDF is an AI document analysis tool that lets you upload PDFs and chat with them in natural language. It was one of the earliest PDF chat tools to reach mainstream popularity through its ChatGPT plugin, and although OpenAI retired the plugin store in April 2024, AskYourPDF has since grown into a standalone web app with its own feature set and a Chrome extension. Users can upload single or multiple documents, ask questions in natural language, get source-linked answers, and use features like summarization, OCR for scanned documents, and chat-with-multiple-documents search for synthesizing across several files at once. Pricing stays competitive: the free tier lets you evaluate the product with 1 document per day, Premium is $11.99/month billed yearly for 50 documents per day, 1,200 questions per day, files up to 31 MB and 2,500 pages per PDF, Pro is $14.99/month billed yearly with much higher limits, and a custom Enterprise plan covers large organizations. The $11.99 and $14.99 figures are the rates shown under the pricing page's 25% off annual billing toggle. Compared to ChatPDF and PDF.ai, AskYourPDF wins on price and multi-document search, while those alternatives win on specific niche features like NotebookLM-style study aids or developer ergonomics.
AskYourPDF demo video
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⚡ Quick Verdict
Students and professionals who regularly chat with multiple PDFs and want the cheapest paid tier
Users needing academic-grade citation management, ScholarAI is better for research writing
Free · Premium $11.99/mo · Pro $14.99/mo · Enterprise custom
Yes, limited free tier + ChatGPT plugin
Most affordable serious PDF chat tier + strong multi-document search
Less polished than ChatPDF for casual single-document use
Bottom line: AskYourPDF scores 4.2/5, the most affordable serious PDF chat tool with strong multi-document search. Premium at $11.99/mo billed yearly is the sweet spot for most users.
Pricing
Free: 1 document per day, 100 pages per document, 15 MB max upload, 50 questions per day, 3 conversations per day, GPT-5 Mini only. Enough to test output quality before upgrading.
Premium, $11.99/month billed yearly (the rate shown under the 25% off annual toggle): 50 documents per day, 1,200 questions per day, 50 conversations per day, files up to 31 MB and 2,500 pages per document, OCR, Knowledge Base for chatting across multiple documents, Chrome extension access, and 10 free credits. The sweet spot for most individual users.
Pro, $14.99/month billed yearly: 150 documents per day, 100,000 questions per day, 10,000 conversations per day, files up to 877 MB and 6,000 pages per document, 30 free credits, longer replies, and priority support.
Enterprise, custom pricing: 1,000 documents per day, unlimited pages per document, uploads up to 1,431 MB, unlimited questions and conversations, and custom credits. A separate developer API plan is listed from $19.99/month on the vendor's pricing blog page.
Key Features
- Chat with single or multiple PDFs in natural language
- Multi-document search, query across many files at once
- OCR support for scanned documents
- Source-linked responses with page references
- Popular ChatGPT plugin for chat-inside-ChatGPT workflows
- Summarization of long documents
- 1,200 questions per day on Premium, 100,000 on Pro
- Support for files up to 31 MB and 2,500 pages on Premium
- Developer API on the API Pro plan
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Competitive entry tier at $11.99/month billed yearly
- Strong multi-document search across batches of PDFs
- Popular ChatGPT plugin for zero-switch workflows
- Annual billing is the advertised 25% off rate
Cons
- UI less refined than ChatPDF or NotebookLM
- Free tier quite restrictive, Premium needed for real use
- Weaker on citation management than ScholarAI
FAQ
How much does AskYourPDF cost?
AskYourPDF's pricing page lists four tiers: a free plan, Premium at $11.99/month billed yearly, Pro at $14.99/month billed yearly, and a custom-priced Enterprise plan. Those monthly figures are the rates shown under the page's 25% off annual billing toggle. Premium includes 50 documents per day, 1,200 questions per day, 50 conversations per day, and files up to 31 MB with up to 2,500 pages. A separate developer API plan is listed from $19.99/month on the vendor's pricing blog page.
What's the difference between Premium and Pro?
Premium ($11.99/month billed yearly) gives you 1,200 questions per day, 50 conversations per day, up to 50 documents per day, and files up to 31 MB per PDF with up to 2,500 pages per document. Pro ($14.99/month) increases those limits further, more documents per day, larger file sizes, priority access to advanced models, and additional features. Most individual users are well-served by Premium; Pro makes sense when you're processing very large documents or volumes regularly.
Does AskYourPDF have a ChatGPT plugin?
Yes. AskYourPDF is one of the original and most-installed ChatGPT plugins, letting you upload a PDF and query it directly inside ChatGPT without switching to a separate tool. If you're already a ChatGPT Plus subscriber, the plugin is a zero-friction way to add PDF chat to your existing workflow. The standalone AskYourPDF web app offers more features, including multi-document search and a friendlier interface.
Can I chat with multiple PDFs at once?
Yes. AskYourPDF supports multi-document search, so you can upload a batch of related PDFs and ask questions that span all of them. This is useful for literature reviews, comparing contracts, summarizing meeting packs, and any task where you need the AI to synthesize across several files. Multi-document search is included in Premium and Pro plans, the free tier restricts you to single-document chat.
Does AskYourPDF handle scanned documents?
Yes. AskYourPDF includes OCR support so you can upload scanned PDFs and chat with them as if they were native text. OCR quality is solid on clean scans and slightly weaker on handwritten or low-resolution documents, this is a universal limitation of OCR in 2026. For mission-critical scanned document processing, always spot-check the AI's answers against the original pages to catch OCR errors.
Is AskYourPDF worth the $11.99/month Premium plan?
For students, researchers, and professionals who regularly work with PDFs, yes. Premium unlocks unlimited chats, 50 documents per day, files up to 31 MB and 2,500 pages, OCR, and multi-document search. Compared to Pro plans from competitors like ChatPDF ($20/month) and PDF.ai ($20/month billed yearly), AskYourPDF Premium is one of the more affordable options in the PDF-chat category, particularly with the 25% annual discount.
Does AskYourPDF have an API?
Yes. The API Pro plan starts at $19.99/month and lets developers upload documents, query them, and retrieve answers programmatically. It's popular for embedding PDF chat into SaaS products, building internal document search, and automating document analysis pipelines. The API is straightforward REST with standard auth and returns source-linked answers, making it suitable for production workloads.
How does AskYourPDF compare to ChatPDF and PDF.ai?
All three are solid, with AskYourPDF being the most affordable ($11.99/month Premium billed yearly vs $20/month for the other two). ChatPDF is the most polished for casual single-user PDF chat. PDF.ai is the most developer-friendly with its Capture & Ask feature and embeddable chatbots. AskYourPDF sits in the middle with strong multi-document search and competitive pricing.
📋 Good to know
Sign up at askyourpdf.com and upload a PDF to start chatting. Install the ChatGPT plugin if you're a ChatGPT Plus subscriber.
Uploaded documents are stored in your account. Standard SaaS privacy practices, verify terms before uploading highly confidential files.
Premium ($11.99/mo billed yearly) when the free tier's 1 document per day limit feels tight. Pro only if you hit Premium's 50 documents per day or 1,200 questions per day ceiling.
Zero. Upload, ask, done. Multi-document search is slightly less obvious but well-documented.