| MyReader | Humata | |
|---|---|---|
| Ask across files | Whole library or any collection, cited to the book and page. | Ask across all your files, with cited sections. |
| Inputs | PDF, EPUB, Word, PowerPoint, web articles and YouTube videos, with OCR for scans. | PDF-focused. |
| Summaries | Section-by-section summary of every upload. | Summaries on request. |
| Listening | Full read-aloud with natural voices. | No read-aloud. |
| Apps | Web and iPhone. | Web. |
| Teams | Individual plans. | Team plan with folder permissions and SOC-2. |
| Price | Free plan: 5 questions a day and 200 pages. Lite: $10/month, or $7.50/month billed annually. Pro: $20/month, or $15/month billed annually. | Free: 60 pages/month. Expert: $9.99/month for 500 pages. Team: $49/user/month. |
Humata details from humata.ai and humata.ai/pricing, checked November 2026.
When Humata is the better choice
If you're a team sharing a PDF workspace and need folder permissions or SOC-2, Humata's Team plan is built for that.
When MyReader is the better choice
- Volume. Lite includes 5,000 pages a month; Pro includes 15,000.
- Books, not just PDFs. EPUB, Word, PowerPoint, web articles and YouTube go into the same library.
- Reading tools. Section summaries, read-aloud and an iPhone app.
Questions
Which is better for students, MyReader or Humata?
For students reading textbooks and course packs, MyReader: it handles ebooks, summarizes every section, reads aloud, and cites the page for every answer.
How much does MyReader cost?
Free plan: 5 questions a day and 200 pages. Lite: $10/month, or $7.50/month billed annually. Pro: $20/month, or $15/month billed annually.