ChatPDF vs Humata

ChatPDF and Humata sit in the same category and share 1 task. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.

Short answer

Humata wins for 10 of 20 roles in our data. Humata starts at $1.99/mo and ChatPDF at $19.99/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Accountant	Humata	covers 3 of this role's tasks against 1; cheaper entry plan
Lawyer	Humata	covers 3 of this role's tasks against 2; part of the role's core toolkit; cheaper entry plan
HR manager	Humata	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; cheaper entry plan
Finance manager	Either one	even on tasks, Humata is cheaper to start
Manager	ChatPDF	higher total score on tasks and fit
Marketer	Either one	even on tasks, Humata is cheaper to start
Sales manager	Either one	even on tasks, Humata is cheaper to start
Data analyst	Either one	even on tasks, Humata is cheaper to start
Teacher	Either one	even on tasks, Humata is cheaper to start
Executive assistant	Humata	cheaper entry plan
Logistics manager	Humata	cheaper entry plan
Procurement manager	Humata	built for this role; cheaper entry plan
Secretary	Either one	even on tasks, Humata is cheaper to start
Recruiter	Humata	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; cheaper entry plan
HR administrator	Humata	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; cheaper entry plan
Tax consultant	Humata	covers 3 of this role's tasks against 1; cheaper entry plan
Auditor	Humata	covers 3 of this role's tasks against 1; cheaper entry plan
Economist	Either one	even on tasks, Humata is cheaper to start
Project manager	Either one	even on tasks, Humata is cheaper to start
Social media manager	Either one	even on tasks, Humata is cheaper to start

Side by side

	ChatPDF	Humata
Vendor	ChatPDF	Humata AI
Category	Research and search	Research and search
Free plan	Yes: A few files a day with page and size limits, a limited number of questions a day	Yes: A few dozen pages and a limited number of questions for the whole account
Cheapest paid plan	Plus, $19.99/mo	Student, $1.99/mo
Top plan	Plus, $19.99/mo	Expert, $9.99/mo
Tasks covered	2	3

ChatPDF: Upload a PDF and ask questions with page references, with no sign-up for the first files.

Humata: Questions across hundreds of documents at once, with the source passage highlighted in the answer.

Tasks both handle

Summarize a long PDF

Only ChatPDF covers

Compare two versions of a contract

Only Humata covers

Pitfalls to watch at work

ChatPDF

The file is stored on the service's server and stays in your account by default: keep NDA contracts and documents with personal data out, and delete files after work
The service reads scanned PDFs without a text layer poorly or refuses them
Check answers about amounts and dates on the cited page, because the model rounds

Humata

A contract archive with parties and amounts in a third-party cloud needs a data processing agreement: without one, upload anonymized or public documents
The limit is counted in pages and large scans burn through it fast: upload one file first and check the quality
An answer across hundreds of documents may mix up terms from different contracts: check which file the highlighted passage comes from

FAQ

Is ChatPDF or Humata better for work?

In our data Humata is the better choice for 10 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, ChatPDF or Humata?

Humata starts at $1.99/mo and ChatPDF at $19.99/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Do ChatPDF and Humata have free plans?

ChatPDF: Yes. A few files a day with page and size limits, a limited number of questions a day. Humata: Yes. A few dozen pages and a limited number of questions for the whole account.

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