Humata
Chat with any PDF — instant Q&A on documents up to 500 pages.
Visit Humata Free 1 PDF, Pro $14.99/mo
What is Humata?
Humata lets you upload a PDF and ask questions about it in plain English. Answers cite the exact page. Built for researchers reading dense papers, lawyers reviewing contracts, and students cramming textbooks.
Key features
- PDFs up to 500 pages
- Per-page citations
- Multi-document chat
- Highlights + notes
- Folder organisation
Pros
- Citations cut down hallucinations massively
- Genuinely fast on huge documents
- Useful free tier for trying it
Cons
- Free tier caps at one PDF
- No native OCR for hand-written scans
- Pro pricing per-seat adds up
Best for
Researchers reading papersLawyers reviewing contractsStudents reading textbooksAnyone with long PDFs
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