Nah, stay away, don't do it. | They fumbled the bag.
I don't know why Logically is even allowed back on this platform.
I have a lot to say, but I'll keep it short. This tool WAS groundbreaking, but that's the problem, the tool hasn't evolved and is the exact same thing it was when it first came out.
The Technical Founder Left - This is the most important thing you need to know. If you listen to the update video, the founder admits his technical co-founder left for a job in Big Tech. That explains everything. The guy running it now is the non-technical founder. That is why the tool is stagnant. The technical founder is gone.
Started Fast, Now They Are Wheezing- This tool used to be groundbreaking. They even got early funding for it. But they got outpaced. Google specifically has run laps around Logically with NotebookLM. It has flashcards, audio overviews, and deep research. And it is free. We were told to "stay tuned" for years. Nothing happened.
Stingy With The Models - Foundation models are becoming a commodity. That is the consensus online. They are getting smarter and closer to autonomy, yet the prices aren't going up. So why is Logically being so stingy? We just got 5.1 this week right before their launch. That comes standard with the $20 a month plan on OpenAI. And Gemini 2.5 is free for all students. They are acting like this tech is scarce when it is everywhere.
The BYOK and API Debacle - They killed "Bring Your Own Key" and claimed development was too expensive. That is cap. They removed it because maintaining an API requires a developer. They don't have one anymore. On top of that, they changed the plans and removed storage space. They keep replying to reviews saying "the plan is the same," but my dashboard clearly shows a lower 30GB limit.
What I Would Do Instead - If you are a student, take advantage of that NotebookLM free year. It is superior technology and costs you nothing. Or go grab a good automation tool and build your own. Be smart with your money.
I have empathy for students and researchers. You don't have money to gamble on a stagnant product.
2.75/5 Tacos. I am being generous only because of what it used to be. This feels like a money grab. Hard pass.