Rundown vs Eightify
Eightify gives you quick bullet-point summaries via a Chrome extension. Rundown monitors your channels and delivers depth-aware summaries with timestamps automatically. Different tools for different workflows.
| Feature | Rundown | Eightify |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Standalone web app | Chrome extension (on-page) |
| Automatic monitoring | Yes — follows your channels | No — manual per video |
| Summary format | Scaled to video length (1-20 key points) | 8 bullet points (fixed) |
| Clickable timestamps | Yes — every key point | Limited |
| Daily digest email | Yes | No |
| Works without extension | Yes | No — requires Chrome |
| Mobile friendly | Yes — responsive web app | No — desktop Chrome only |
| Quick on-page summary | No — separate app | Yes — shows on YouTube page |
When to choose Rundown
- + You follow many channels and want summaries delivered automatically
- + You need detailed summaries for long videos and podcasts (not just 8 bullet points)
- + You want a morning digest email with everything that dropped overnight
- + You use mobile or non-Chrome browsers
When to choose Eightify
- + You want a quick summary while you're already on a YouTube video page
- + You summarize videos ad-hoc rather than monitoring specific channels
- + You prefer an extension that integrates directly into the YouTube UI
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