Heuristica

Heuristica is a learning and research workspace that reshapes source material into study formats. You import a PDF, YouTube video, podcast episode, article, or academic reference, and the platform generates concept maps, mind maps, flashcards with spaced repetition, quizzes, summaries, and structured study notes. An AI chat with access to several models sits alongside those materials, so you can ask follow-up questions and turn the answers into more study content.

Key Features

• Concept maps and mind maps that organize a topic visually and can be converted into other formats.
• Flashcards with spaced repetition, plus quizzes in multiple formats for active recall.
• Study notes, summaries, and transcripts generated from imported sources.
• Imports from PDFs, YouTube videos, websites, podcasts, and academic sources such as PubMed and arXiv.
• AI chat with access to GPT, Claude, and Gemini models, custom instructions, and saved prompts.
• Cross-format conversion, so a map can become flashcards, a quiz, notes, or an essay outline.
• A library that keeps saved maps, decks, quizzes, and notes together, with sharing and collaboration.

Who is it for

• University and high school students preparing for exams or writing papers.
• Researchers who need to map a literature review and keep sources organized.
• Teachers who build lesson materials, quizzes, and study guides.
• Lifelong learners working through courses, podcasts, and books.
• Study groups that want to share decks, maps, and quizzes.

What can you do with Heuristica

• Import a lecture video or PDF and generate a concept map of the main ideas.
• Turn that map into flashcards with spaced repetition and a practice quiz.
• Chat with a document and ask questions about specific sections.
• Build a mind map for a paper or project and expand it with related sources.
• Convert notes into summaries, study guides, or an essay outline.
• Share decks and maps with classmates or colleagues.

How does Heuristica work

1. Create a free account and start a new workspace.
2. Add a source: upload a PDF, paste a link, or import a YouTube video or podcast.
3. Let the platform generate a concept map, summary, or transcript.
4. Convert the result into flashcards, a quiz, or study notes.
5. Ask the AI chat follow-up questions and save the useful prompts you reuse.
6. Review flashcards on a schedule and keep everything in the library.

Pricing

• Basic: free, with one model, a maximum of 3 saved concept maps, and limited functionality.
• Professional: $59.99 per year, which the page lists as saving 37 percent versus monthly billing and about $1.15 per week.
• Professional includes hundreds of saved concept maps, quizzes, and flashcards, all study tools, multiple models, PDF and YouTube support, custom prompts, and sharing.
• Prices are listed in US dollars, and checkout shows the local currency.

FAQ

Does Heuristica have a free plan?

Yes. The Basic plan is free and includes one model, up to 3 saved concept maps, and limited access to the platform's features.

What can I import?

You can bring in PDFs, YouTube videos, podcasts, websites, and academic sources such as PubMed and arXiv, then generate transcripts, summaries, and study materials.

Which AI models does it use?

The pricing page lists GPT, Claude, and Gemini models; the free Basic plan includes one model, and Professional unlocks multiple models.

Can I share study materials?

Yes. Decks, quizzes, maps, and notes can be shared with classmates or colleagues, and the platform supports collaboration.

How is the subscription billed?

Professional is $59.99 per year, which the pricing page describes as saving 37 percent compared with monthly billing; prices are shown in US dollars.