AskSia
What it is
Overview
A study assistant that transcribes lectures and answers questions from uploaded course materials rather than pulling from general web knowledge. Hybrid build combining transcription tech with course-specific AI responses. The 216K monthly visits skew heavily toward college students managing multiple classes who want their notes auto-generated and their study questions answered from syllabus PDFs and lecture recordings.
At a glance
Usability & Quality overview
Best for
- Students who need lecture transcription into study notes
- Users who want AI-powered step-by-step explanations for homework problems
- Students seeking a consolidated study platform for PDFs, images, and audio recordings
Watch out for
- No website option to cancel subscription — only upgrade button available
- Cannot remove credit card from account once entered
- Multiple reports of unauthorized annual charges and double-billing
Real product, not a wrapperIndependent product
AskSia integrates with university learning management systems like Canvas and Blackboard, and specializes in processing academic content rather than general queries. It automates the workflow from lecture recordings to organized study notes, offering more than a simple ChatGPT wrapper.
Moderate evidenceQuality score
AskSia A purpose-built study assistant that transcribes lectures into notes and provides step-by-step explanations, but has systematic billing and cancellation issues
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Plans
Pricing
How free is free?
Trial only
$0.99 for 3 days, then $59-149/year required
Behind the paywall
- Basic reading, notes, and homework assistancePlus ($59/year)
- Lecture transcription and captureSuper ($119/year)
- Unlimited access with GPA guaranteeA+ ($149/year)
Community feedback
Aggregated reviews
Ratings and quoted comments below are aggregated from third-party sources and reflect those users' views, not SearchTools.ai's.
What reviewers talk about
themes inside the Sentiment pillar — not score ingredients
60Output Quality21 mentions
“Yo creo que sí, la nota de mi compañera pasó de Aprobado a Distinción, pensé que había ido a una clase furtiva pero me enteré de que usaba Asksia. Compré la suscripción y me gusta mucho que me marquen automáticamente los puntos destacados en mis apuntes, ya que como estudiante in”
“AskSia is a fraud company that uses the cheapest model to cheat you, and can't even solve basic problems. The price is so high, while the quality is terrible.”
“It's a fraud company using the cheapest model.”
“This app is great, I use it for almost all of my classes. It allows me to store many files in specific folders for each of my classes and interact with all the material at the same time. Definitely would recommend!”
30Value & Pricingthin data · 6 mentions
“I’ve tried way too many ai apps lately and most are either overpriced or just look cute but do nothing. here are 5 that i actually keep using: AskSia - drop in pdfs, lecture vids, or even screenshots and ask it questions. been super useful for econ Winston AI - i use it to check ”
“AskSia is a fraud company that uses the cheapest model to cheat you, and can't even solve basic problems. The price is so high, while the quality is terrible.”
“Their customer service email doesn't respond to my refund request despite the website advertising that it has 30-day money back guarantee for annual plan, no questions asked. Website says human responds within 12 hours. I tried emailing them twice; April 30th and May 2nd. No resp”
“SCAM company!! They have double-billed me for 3 months in a row. This last double-billed charge cost me an overdraft fee, which they refused to refund, even though I contacted them 2 days prior and have an email stating they refunded the charge. The charge was STILL processed 2 d”
62Ease of Usethin data · 7 mentions
“This app is great, I use it for almost all of my classes. It allows me to store many files in specific folders for each of my classes and interact with all the material at the same time. Definitely would recommend!”
“I was charged $143.88 on October 13th, 2025 by ASKSiA INC without my consent. I never authorized any auto-renewal or recurring payment. In fact, I haven’t used their service since early this year. To make things worse: There is no option on their website to cancel the subscript”
“En algunas cosas si pero en otras no porque ciertas herramientas solo son accesibles en una universidad.”
“Yo creo que sí, la nota de mi compañera pasó de Aprobado a Distinción, pensé que había ido a una clase furtiva pero me enteré de que usaba Asksia. Compré la suscripción y me gusta mucho que me marquen automáticamente los puntos destacados en mis apuntes, ya que como estudiante in”
29Trust derived from dimensions + predator detectionview math
A composite of the quality dimensions weighted by mention volume, then capped by predator / abuse-detection rules.
Reasoning
Watch & learn
Video content
YouTube
YOUTUBE644.9K viewsAskSia: Your AI Study Partner That Organizes Learning for You
asksiaai6 months ago
YOUTUBE15 viewsAsksia AI Review 2026 — Does It Really Improve Student Productivity?
anastasia-review1 month ago
Capabilities
Key features
Education Assistant
Supports teaching and studying by explaining concepts and answering learner questions
Transcriber
Converts recorded audio and video into accurate written transcripts
Quizzes
Generates quizzes and questions from your content for learning or assessment
Homework Helper
Walks students through assignments and problems with step-by-step explanations
The honest take
What users love & flag
Distinct themes surfaced across 45 reviews from 2 sources — each grounded in real review text, ranked by how often it comes up.
Questions
Frequently asked
What is AskSia?
AskSia is an AI-powered study platform that transcribes lectures, analyzes uploaded course materials, and generates personalized study tools like flashcards and quizzes. Unlike generic AI tools that pull from internet content, AskSia works exclusively with your actual course materials, lectures, and syllabi to provide course-specific guidance. It supports over 30 languages and integrates with learning management systems like Canvas and Blackboard.
How is AskSia different from ChatGPT or other AI tools for studying?
AskSia works exclusively with your uploaded course materials rather than providing generic internet responses like ChatGPT or Notion AI. It transcribes your actual lectures, generates study materials from your specific textbooks and syllabi, and answers questions based on what you're actually studying in class. This ensures all responses relate directly to your coursework rather than general knowledge, making it especially valuable for specialized courses.
What can AskSia do with my lecture recordings?
AskSia can transcribe live lectures in real-time with speaker identification across 30+ languages. It converts recordings into searchable transcripts and automatically generates study tools including AI summaries, cheat sheets, flashcards, and quizzes from the lecture content. The platform can also auto-translate lecture transcripts to 20+ languages instantly.
Does AskSia integrate with my school's learning management system?
Yes, AskSia's Chrome extension integrates directly with learning management systems like Canvas, Blackboard, and Brightspace. It automatically syncs your course materials from these platforms, making it easy to access and analyze all your coursework in one place without manual uploads.
How much does AskSia cost?
AskSia offers three annual plans: Plus at $59/year includes unlimited homework Q&A and 200 minutes of transcription monthly; Super at $119/year adds real-time lecture transcription and 2,400 minutes monthly; A+ at $149/year includes everything unlimited plus desktop agent and GPA guarantee. All plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and A+ specifically guarantees a one letter grade improvement or full refund.
What platforms is AskSia available on?
AskSia is available as a web application, mobile app for iOS, and desktop applications for both Mac and Windows. There's also a Chrome extension for LMS integration, providing flexibility to access your study materials across all your devices.
What is the AskSia Library feature?
The Library feature provides access to peer-created study materials from over 2,000 universities in 30+ languages. This allows you to benefit from study resources created by other students at universities worldwide, expanding your access to course-specific materials beyond just your own uploads.
What is AskSia Agent and how does it help with studying?
AskSia Agent is the platform's newest feature that proactively manages your study schedule and surfaces relevant materials based on upcoming deadlines. Rather than you having to manually search for materials, the Agent automatically organizes and presents the most relevant study resources when you need them for exams or assignments.
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