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SlideSieve vs OnlyRead

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SlideSieve compared with OnlyRead
DetailSlideSieve logo SlideSieveOnlyRead logo OnlyRead
What it doesAuto-capture slides from course videos into clean PDFs with synced transcripts Read-only mode for AI browser agents
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree Plan: $0 forever with up to 50 slides and 3 transcript trials. 3-Month Access (Students): $6.99 one time, expires 90 days after purchase. Pro Lifetime (Best Value): $16.99 one time (originally $24.99, 32% launch discount), pay once and use forever with unlimited slides, transcripts, and PDF exp Free: $0/month, open source with bring-your-own-model key. Pro: Free during early access with 1,000 judged requests; $5/month when paid tier launches.
Key features
  • Automatic slide detection that identifies real slide frames and skips instructor webcams, code editors, and transitions
  • Transcript extraction with automatic pulling from supported platforms in Timed View or Readable View
  • Manual snap capture with keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Shift+9) for code, notebooks, and demos
  • Customizable Slide Detection Zone to manually define capture area or set exclusion zones
  • PiP Magic Eraser that removes webcam overlays and fills background areas smoothly
  • Deduplication that skips duplicate slides while preserving bullet builds and progressive reveals
  • Multi-View Slide Browser with grid, list, and full-screen presentation views
  • Blocks write, post, delete and purchase operations
  • Works with any Chromium browser and AI agent
  • App-specific rules and request classification
  • Open source codebase
  • Central control across multiple browsers (Pro)
  • One-link agent browser setup (Pro)
  • No API key required (Pro)
  • Per-account usage limits with fail-closed behavior
  • Tested on 1,000+ real tasks
What makes it different
  • Works across multiple platforms (DeepLearning.AI, Coursera, Udemy, YouTube) with same toolbar and workflow
  • Free plan with 50 slide captures and 3 transcript trials, no credit card or signup required
  • Lifetime Pro ownership model ($16.99 one time) with all future features included and no recurring subscriptions
  • Supports Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Arc) officially and on other variants
  • Reduces accidental changes by AI agents without eliminating access to read data
  • Open source with full code transparency
  • Fail-closed design for unclassified requests
  • Tested against real AI agent tasks on major websites
  • Fully managed Pro option with no setup required
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)160
Referring domains (Majestic)30

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