Cereby vs Turbo.ai
Turbo.ai is laser-focused on capturing lectures in real time and converting them into notes. Cereby is the AI study companion that knows your classes — it captures the same lectures, then weaves them with your syllabus, your performance, and your weak points to turn any topic into the video, podcast, quiz, or deck you'll actually study from.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Cereby | Turbo.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Live lecture recording + auto-notes | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube transcript ingestion | Yes | Yes |
| PDF + scanned PDF (OCR) ingestion | Yes | Limited |
| Flashcards generated from sources | Yes | Yes |
| Quizzes generated from sources | Yes | Yes |
| Spaced-repetition study mode | Yes | No |
| Voice notes (record on demand outside class) | Yes | Limited |
| Chat grounded in your sources with citations | Yes | Yes |
| AI video lecture generated from sources | Yes | No |
| AI podcast generated from sources | Yes | No |
| Images & diagrams generated from sources | Yes | No |
| Study guide generation | Yes | Limited |
| Mind maps from sources | Yes | No |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes (limited recordings) |
| Best at: capturing a single lecture | Excellent | Excellent |
| Best at: building an ongoing study workspace | Excellent | Limited |
Pick your fit
Why pick Cereby
- Goes beyond lecture capture — handles scanned textbooks (OCR), YouTube lectures, and ad-hoc voice notes from the same workspace.
- Spaced-repetition study mode tracks what you've learned vs. what still needs review across the whole semester.
- Built around courses and exam dates, not single recordings — your sources stay organized as the term rolls on.
- Free tier covers the AI study features without per-recording limits.
Best for
Students who want one workspace that handles lectures, textbooks, YouTube, and exam prep across a whole semester.
Why pick Turbo.ai
- Purpose-built for live lecture capture with a polished real-time recording flow.
- Lighter learning curve if all you want is 'record class, get notes, leave.'
- Strong mobile experience for students who study primarily on phone.
Best for
Students whose only need is recording lectures and getting clean notes back, without a broader study system.
Frequently asked
Can Turbo.ai handle scanned PDFs and textbooks?
Turbo.ai is built around live lecture audio. PDF support is limited compared to Cereby, which has dedicated OCR for scanned PDFs and handwritten notes.
Does Cereby record live lectures like Turbo.ai?
Yes. Cereby records lecture audio and transcribes it into notes the same way, plus you can also bring in YouTube videos, PDFs, and ad-hoc voice notes from the same screen.
Which is cheaper?
Both have free tiers. Turbo.ai's free tier caps recording minutes; Cereby's free tier covers the AI study features without per-recording limits. Compare current pricing on each site before committing.
Which is better for cramming the night before an exam?
Cereby's spaced-repetition study mode and quiz generator are designed exactly for this. Turbo.ai gets you to clean notes faster but doesn't have an active recall study mode.