Frequently Asked Questions

Study Buddy is an AI-powered study tool that transforms documents, PDFs, notes, and articles into interactive flashcards, quizzes, summaries, mind maps, and audio podcasts to help you study more effectively.

Simply sign up for a free account, upload your study material, and our AI will automatically generate flashcards, quizzes, and other study aids within seconds.

Study Buddy supports PDF, DOCX, TXT, images (JPG, PNG with OCR), article URLs, and direct text paste.

Our AI analyzes your document to identify key concepts and automatically creates flashcards with the concept on the front and a detailed explanation on the back. Flashcards use spaced repetition algorithms to optimize your learning.

Study Buddy generates multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with 4 options each. Questions are based on your document content and include instant feedback with explanations for each answer.

Upload your notes and we convert them into a conversational audio podcast featuring two AI hosts discussing your material. Perfect for learning on the go or auditory learners.

Mind maps provide a visual representation of how concepts in your document relate to each other. They are great for understanding complex topics and seeing the big picture.

Yes! We offer a free tier that includes 3 documents per month with access to flashcards, quizzes, and summaries. Paid plans start at $6.99/month for unlimited documents and premium features.

Pro plan ($6.99/month) includes: Unlimited documents, AI podcasts, advanced mind maps, priority processing, document history, and no ads.

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. You will retain access to Pro features until the end of your billing period.

Unlike NotebookLM, Study Buddy offers: AI flashcards with spaced repetition, MCQ quizzes with instant feedback, mind maps, mobile QR upload, and is specifically designed for active learning and exam preparation rather than just document chat.

Study Buddy and Quizlet serve different purposes. Quizlet requires manual flashcard creation, while Study Buddy automatically generates flashcards from any document. We also offer quizzes, mind maps, and AI podcasts that Quizlet does not have.

Anki is excellent for spaced repetition but requires manual card creation. Study Buddy automatically generates cards from your documents and includes additional features like quizzes, summaries, and podcasts. Think of it as Anki + AI automation.

Absolutely. We use bank-level AES-256 encryption, your documents are never used for AI training, and we are fully GDPR compliant. You can delete your data at any time.

Only you. Your documents are private by default. You can optionally share specific study materials via secure links, but sharing is entirely opt-in.

Data is stored on secure cloud servers with SOC 2 Type II compliance. We use Supabase for database storage and encrypted file storage.