Demist vs Genio Notes for university lectures
Genio Notes is a note-taking tool built around recording a lecture and organising your own notes against the audio, with transcripts generated after class and an AI quiz feature. Demist does less of the note-taking and more of the understanding: it explains unfamiliar terms live, during the lecture, and builds flashcards from them. If you want structured notes you write yourself, Genio suits you. If you lose the thread when an unfamiliar term goes past, Demist does.
Side by side
| Feature | Demist | Genio Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price for students | Free. Pro is £4.99 a month or £29.99 a year, and new accounts get Pro free for 30 days | Individual plans from £12 a month, with a 30-day free trial and no payment details needed. Also sold to departments and institutions |
| Transcripts | Live, as the lecture happens | Generated after class |
| Live captions | The live transcript is shown as the lecturer speaks | Not available on individual plans |
| Explains terms during the lecture | Yes: unfamiliar terms are explained on screen while the lecturer is still talking | Not listed |
| Translation | Explanations can be translated into Mandarin, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish or French | Transcription in multiple languages; translation not listed |
| Quizzes and flashcards | Yes, built automatically from each lecture, with spaced repetition. Anki export on Pro | AI-generated "Quiz Me" questions. Flashcards not listed |
| Where audio is processed | Windows app: on your own computer for live lectures. Browser version and uploads: on Demist's server | Not stated on its pricing pages |
When Genio Notes is the better choice
- You want to write and organise your own notes against the lecture audio.
- Your university or disability support already gives you a Genio licence.
- You take handwritten notes and want them kept with the recording.
Questions
Can I use Demist and Genio together?
Yes. They do different jobs: Genio for your own notes against the recording, Demist for explanations of unfamiliar terms while the lecture is happening.
Which is cheaper?
Demist is free, with Pro at £4.99 a month or £29.99 a year. Genio lists individual plans from £12 a month, and also sells licences to departments and institutions.
Does Demist give live captions?
Demist shows a live transcript as the lecturer speaks. It is built for following a lecture, not as a certified captioning service.