Knowbase

Knowbase

Knowbase is a file-backed knowledge base that transcribes and indexes your documents, audio and video so you can chat with your collected knowledge using a ChatGPT-style interface.

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Best for: Research

What it does

Research software for decision-makers comparing workflow fit and alternatives.

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Research

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Knowbase

Knowbase lets individuals and teams store files (documents, presentations, audio, video and YouTube links) in a searchable Library and interact with that content via a ChatGPT-style chat. It transcribes audio and video to text, indexes uploaded content, and produces a conversational interface so you can ask questions about your collected knowledge. Knowbase is positioned as a personal "second brain" for organizing, searching and sharing knowledge captured in files and recordings. The product targets users who want to preserve learnings from meetings, courses, books and media and retrieve information conversationally.

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Key Features

File Library

Centralized storage to upload and organize PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, TXT, MP4, MP3 and YouTube links so all files are accessible from one place.

Chat with Your Knowledge

Chat interface powered by a ChatGPT-like model that answers questions using the information indexed from your uploaded files.

Automatic Transcription

Transcribes audio and video recordings (speech-to-text) so spoken content becomes searchable and usable in the chat.

Batch Uploads

Supports uploading up to 100 files at once to quickly populate your knowledge base.

Shareable Chats

Ability to share Knowbase chats or knowledge with others rather than keeping information siloed.

Multi-language Support

Transcription and supported content languages include a long list (Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and many others).

Storage Plans & Limits

Different plan tiers provide different storage caps (e.g., Standard plan example allows up to 10GB) and transcription minute allowances.

Pricing

Free Tier Available

Signing up includes a free tier with 100 MB of storage and 10 questions per month to test the product.

Free

Free
  • 100 MB storage
  • 10 questions per month

Standard

Not available (price not listed)
  • Example plan allows up to 10 GB of storage
  • Transcription allowance (example: up to 900 minutes across files for Standard)

Use Cases

Build a Second Brain

Capture knowledge from books, courses, meetings and media to create a searchable personal knowledge base you can query conversationally.

Meeting and Interview Transcripts

Upload Zoom calls or other recordings to transcribe and extract action items, decisions, and highlights via chat queries.

Study and Research

Aggregate papers, notes and videos in one place and ask the chat to summarize or pull out specific information.

Share Knowledge Externally

Publish or share specific Knowbase chats so collaborators or customers can access curated knowledge without sharing raw files.

Customer Support & FAQs

Create an internal or external FAQ knowledge base by uploading documentation and letting the chat answer common questions.

Integrations

YouTube (link import)

Paste YouTube links to import video content for transcription and inclusion in the Library.

Chat-style Model (ChatGPT-like interface)

Conversational chat interface powered by a ChatGPT-style model to query indexed content.

Benefits

Makes file contents (documents, audio and video) searchable and queryable via conversational chat.
Saves time by automatically transcribing recordings and extracting knowledge instead of manual note-taking.
Easily shareable knowledge — chat sessions and insights can be shared with others to spread information.

Limitations

Free tier is limited to 100 MB of storage and 10 questions per month.
Transcription minutes and storage limits vary by plan (e.g., Standard plan example gives up to 10 GB storage and 900 transcription minutes) — exact limits depend on your chosen plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Knowbase work?
Knowbase combines file storage with a ChatGPT-style interface. You store files in the Library and can ask questions in the chat to access information collected from those files.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Signing up provides 100 MB of storage and 10 questions per month to test Knowbase.
How many files can I store in my knowledge base?
You can store as many files as your plan's available space and number of uploads allow. For example, the Standard plan allows storing up to 10 GB of files.
Can I upload multiple files at once?
Yes. You can upload up to 100 files at once. Supported types include PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint, video and audio recordings and YouTube links.
What file types are supported?
Supported formats include PDF, MP4, MP3, TXT, PPTX, DOCX, DOC and YouTube links.
What’s the maximum duration of video or audio recordings I can upload?
Maximum duration depends on your plan. For the Standard plan, the example transcription allowance is up to 900 minutes across files.
How long will transcription take?
It depends on file size; as an example, a 700 MB (approx. 2.5 hour) video takes about 6 minutes to transcribe.
What languages are supported?
Knowbase supports many languages including Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese and dozens more listed on the site.

Getting Started

  1. 1 Sign up for a free account (includes 100 MB storage and 10 questions per month).
  2. 2 Upload files to the Library (PDF, DOCX, PPTX, TXT, MP4, MP3 or paste YouTube links).
  3. 3 Use the chat interface to ask questions and interact with the indexed content; optionally upgrade plan for more storage and transcription minutes.

Support

Docs

How to guide and product resources available from the website's Resources and How to guide pages.

FAQs

Public FAQ page covering common product questions and usage details.

Blog

Blog for product updates, tips and announcements.

Server Status

Server Status page is available to check system health.

API

Available: Yes

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