Slid vs ReplayGlows
Slid is a video note-taking extension with one-click screen capture and ChatGPT features. ReplayGlows is built around timestamped notes and study cards. Here is how they compare for learning from video.
Slid
A video note-taking extension for Chrome. Capture screens, take notes beside the video, and use ChatGPT for summaries and quizzes.
Best for: Capturing slides and screens, AI summaries and quizzes
ReplayGlows
For LearnersA learning workspace for YouTube. Built for timestamped notes, review, and retention.
Best for: Learning from video with notes you come back to
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what each platform offers
| Feature | Slid | ReplayGlows |
|---|---|---|
| Timestamped Notes Notes linked to a moment in the video | ||
| Click to Seek Click a note to jump to that exact moment | Replay a capture | |
| Search Across All Notes Find an insight across all your notes | AI search (Premium) | |
| Transcription Text of the video’s speech, read alongside your notes | Real-time (Premium) | When YouTube captions exist |
| AI Summaries & Quizzes Summaries and quiz questions generated from your notes | Premium | Pro |
| Study Cards Questions you review with spaced repetition | Not announced | |
| Export Notes Download notes in common formats | PDF, Word, Markdown | Markdown or JSON |
| Folders & Playlists Organize notes and videos by topic | Note folders | Playlists and feeds |
| Notes Synced to an Account Available on other devices after you sign in | ||
| Video Sources Where the tool works | YouTube, online courses, web pages, Zoom, video files | YouTube in the web app; speed controls on supported HTML5 sites in the extension |
| Apps Where you can take notes | Chrome extension, Windows and Mac, iOS and Android | Web app and Chrome extension |
| Free Plan Ways to try before you pay | 14-day free trial | Free plan |
| Interface Languages Languages available in the product | English, Korean | English, French |
| Paid Plans Prices as listed on each product site | From $13.33/mo (Standard) or $17.50/mo (Premium), billed yearly | Pro: $8/month or $72/year |
Slid details come from its Chrome Web Store listing and its website and pricing page, checked on 16 October 2026. Plans and features change, so check each product before you choose.
Which is Right for You?
The best choice depends on your goals
Capturing Slides and Screens
Better with SlidOne click to capture a scene, add text from images, and mark up the capture.
Text notes at the moment you need them, each one linked back to the video.
Reviewing and Remembering
Better with ReplayGlowsQuizzes and summaries from your notes, on the Premium plan.
Study cards linked to the passage, reviewed with spaced repetition. The free plan includes 50 cards.
Trying a Tool Before Paying
Better with ReplayGlowsA 14-day free trial, then paid plans.
A free plan that stays available, then Pro at $8/month or $72/year.
Mobile Note-Taking
Better with SlidApps for iOS and Android.
Web app and Chrome extension.
Notes From Lectures, Calls, and Files
Better with SlidDesktop app for Zoom, video files, and other content.
Focused on the YouTube videos you watch online.
Why Learners Choose ReplayGlows
Learn Actively
Writing notes and quizzing yourself are well-known ways to engage actively with a video. ReplayGlows makes both easy to do while you watch and review.
Save Time Reviewing
Click any note to jump to that exact moment. No more scrubbing through hours of video to find what you need.
Build a Second Brain
The notes you save stay searchable and tied to their videos, so your library grows with every session.
Remember What You Learn
Study cards bring key moments back at spaced intervals, so the ideas stay with you after the video ends.
The Verdict
Slid is a strong fit if you want one-click screen captures next to your notes. Its ChatGPT features, such as summaries, quizzes, and real-time transcription, are on the Premium plan.
ReplayGlows is built around timestamped notes you can search, and study cards that come back for review. A free plan stays available.
Need captures of slides or code? Pick Slid. Need notes tied to the passage and a review routine that stays free? Pick ReplayGlows.
Ready to learn smarter?
ReplayGlows works with YouTube videos—and any other video URL. Start taking timestamped notes today.