# Oboe

> AI tutor that builds personalized learning paths with podcasts, flashcards and quizzes on any topic

- Category: [Education & Research](https://finderatlas.com/categories/education)
- Pricing: Freemium
- Website: https://oboe.com
- Platforms: Web
- Made by: Oboe, New York, NY
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- FinderAtlas page: https://finderatlas.com/tools/oboe

## Overview

Oboe is an AI learning app that turns a topic, goal, skill or question into a structured learning path. Users tell Oboe what they want to learn, and it lays out a route, then teaches it through a chat. Along the way it brings in podcasts, flashcards, quizzes, study guides, diagrams and songs when they help. Users can also upload their own documents (PDF, TXT, PowerPoint) as source material, and Oboe teaches in the language of the prompt.

## Key features

- Personalized Learning Paths
- Podcasts
- Flashcards and Quizzes
- Study Guides
- Diagrams and Songs
- Document Upload
- Shareable Artifacts
- Multilingual Teaching

## Pricing

- **Free** ($0): Start chats on any topic and use every format, with daily rate limits
- **Plus** ($15/month): More usage for going deeper
- **Pro** ($40/month): Unlimited usage for heavy learners

## Best for

- Getting up to speed on an unfamiliar topic quickly, turning study documents into flashcards and quizzes, learning through audio

## Who uses it

- Lifelong learners
- Students
- Curious generalists
- Teachers

## Strengths

- Free plan includes every learning format, with only daily rate limits.
- Mixes podcasts, flashcards, quizzes, study guides, diagrams and songs in one chat.
- Accepts uploaded documents up to 10 MB as source material.
- Teaches in the language of the prompt, including audio.
- Teachers can get free access to Oboe Pro, per a June 2026 company post.

## Limitations

- The homepage says chats are going away and past chats and artifacts will become inaccessible.
- Prices are not shown on the public site, and third-party sources disagree on them.
- Web only: no iOS or Android app yet.
- New worksheets and revisions are no longer supported.

## Not recommended for

- Accredited coursework or certificates, users who need a long-term archive of their chats

## FinderAtlas editorial scores (out of 10)

- Ease of Use: 8.5/10
- Feature Depth: 7.5/10
- Value for Money: 7.5/10
- Performance & Speed: 7.5/10
- Documentation & Support: 7/10

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## Recent updates

- 2026-06-01: Oboe for Teachers announced, giving teachers free access to Oboe Pro
- 2026-06-01: Songs and Diagrams introduced
- 2026-05-01: Four new features released with the all-new version of Oboe
- 2025-12-01: New version unveiled alongside a $16M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz
- 2025-09-01: Public launch with a $4M seed round led by Eniac Ventures, per TechCrunch

## FAQ

**Is Oboe free?**

Yes. The free plan lets you start chats on any topic and use every format, but usage is rate limited and limits reset daily.

**Can I upload my own documents?**

Yes. You can upload documents up to 10 MB (PDF, TXT, PowerPoint and similar) and the file becomes the main source material for the chat.

**Does Oboe have an iOS or Android app?**

Not according to the FAQ, which says an app is being worked on and that Oboe works in any web browser on any device.

**Can I share what Oboe creates?**

Yes. Podcasts, flashcards, study guides and saved worksheets can be shared with a link. Accounts are for individual use.

**What is happening to Oboe chats?**

The homepage states that Oboe chats will be going away soon as the company builds something new, and that past chats and artifacts will not be accessible afterward. Questions go to team@oboe.com.

**Which languages does Oboe support?**

Oboe infers the language from your prompt and teaches in that language, including podcast episodes.