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Recast
What Recast is
Recast is a web app that uses Claude AI to turn PDFs, article URLs, text, and topics into content for different platforms. Its nine formats include social posts, video scripts, newsletters, blog outlines, takeaways, and hooks. For course material, Study Mode can produce study guides, slide decks, flashcards, quizzes, and citations. Users can set the tone and reading level; the Free Beta also includes Brand Voice and translation into 10 languages. It supports document uploads, webpage and transcript summaries, and DOCX exports. Flashcards can be exported to Anki and Quizlet, while Notion export appears on the planned Pro tier. The Free Beta allows 10 generations per day and requires users to bring an Anthropic API key. Anthropic bills usage directly, typically $0.05–$0.30 per generation depending on length. Recast says inputs go from the browser to Anthropic and that API keys and generation history remain in browser storage. For URL inputs, page content is fetched through allorigins.win. Recast works on mobile and tablet, with desktop as its optimized experience. Users must be at least 13 years old.
Who it suits
Recast suits people who want to turn source material or topics into several kinds of platform-ready content, including learners who need study materials. The Free Beta is for users comfortable supplying an Anthropic API key and paying Anthropic directly for generation usage.
What it does well
- Generates nine content formats from five input types.
- Study Mode creates guides, slides, flashcards, quizzes, and citations.
- Free Beta includes Brand Voice and translation into 10 languages.
- Flashcards export to Anki and Quizlet.
- Works on web, mobile, and tablet.
What to know first
- Free Beta is capped at 10 generations per day.
- Free Beta requires an Anthropic API key and direct usage payments.
- The experience is optimized for desktop.
Limits
The Free Beta allows 10 generations per day and requires an Anthropic API key; Anthropic usage is billed directly, typically $0.05–$0.30 per generation depending on length. The planned Pro tier lists unlimited generations and no API key at $15 a month.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free Beta | $0/month · 10 generations per day · All 9 content formats · 5 input types · Bring your own Anthropic API key | Free |
| Pro (Coming Soon) | $15/month · Early access locks in $15/mo forever · Unlimited generations · No API key · Bulk upload up to 10 files · Priority generation · Direct founder support | $15 a month |
As getrecast.org lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://getrecast.org/ in a web browser.
- Choose the Free Beta and bring an Anthropic API key.
- Upload a PDF, provide an article URL, text, or topic.
- Choose a content format, tone, or reading level and generate content.
Verdict
Choose Recast if you want one web app for transforming documents, URLs, text, or topics into multiple content formats, or for creating study materials. The Free Beta includes all nine formats but requires an Anthropic key and direct usage payments; the planned Pro tier lists unlimited generations without a key at $15 a month.
Questions
Does Recast have a free plan?
Yes. Free Beta costs nothing and allows 10 generations per day.
What does Recast cost?
Free Beta costs nothing. The planned Pro tier is $15 a month.
Do I need an Anthropic API key?
The Free Beta requires your own Anthropic API key, and Anthropic bills usage directly, typically $0.05–$0.30 per generation depending on length. The planned Pro tier lists no API key requirement.
What platforms does Recast support?
Recast is available on the web and is described as accessible on mobile and tablet, though optimized for desktop.
Can I export flashcards?
Yes. Flashcards can be exported for Anki and Quizlet.
Who can use Recast?
Users must be at least 13 years old.
Facts from Recast's own pages
- Age requirement
- Users must be at least 13 years old. · getrecast.org, 30 Sept 2026
- API costs
- The Free Beta requires an Anthropic API key, and users pay Anthropic directly for usage, typically $0.05–$0.30 per generation depending on length. · getrecast.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Content formats
- It offers nine formats, including social posts, video scripts, newsletters, blog outlines, takeaways, and hooks. · getrecast.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Content handling
- User inputs are sent from the browser directly to Anthropic's API, and Recast says it does not see, store, or process that content. · getrecast.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Customization
- Users can choose a tone and reading level, and the Free Beta includes Brand Voice and translation into 10 languages. · getrecast.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Flashcards can be exported for Anki and Quizlet, and the planned Pro tier lists Notion export. · getrecast.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Mobile access
- Recast is described as responsive and accessible on mobile and tablet, though optimized for desktop. · getrecast.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The site says Recast does not collect personal data and that API keys and generation history stay in browser storage on the user's device. · getrecast.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Study Mode
- Study Mode creates study guides, slide decks, flashcards, quizzes, and citations from course material. · getrecast.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The planned Pro tier lists direct founder support and priority generation. · getrecast.org, 30 Sept 2026
- URL fetching
- For URL input, page content is fetched through the public CORS proxy allorigins.win, and Recast says it does not store data from those requests. · getrecast.org, 30 Sept 2026
- What it does
- Recast uses Claude AI to turn PDFs, article URLs, text, or topics into platform-ready content. · getrecast.org, 30 Sept 2026
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