Getabstract Review – is it better then Blinkist?

Getabstract compared to Blinkist – You can now find out which features this service provides and what distinguishes it from Blinkist!

My short conclusion

Getabstract is the ideal companion for professional development. In my 6 month getabstract test it bailed me out one or the other time. I started a new job and worked much more closely with IT development there. The Scrum method is used there, which I was familiar with, but did not know how it worked in detail.

I checked my getabstract account that evening, typed Scrum into the search bar and immediately found 10 book summaries. I listened to them all over the weekend and the next Monday I was able to shine with my newly acquired knowledge.

In terms of price, getabstract is more expensive than its competitor Blinkist, but with the 10% voucher (more on that later) you get around € 7.50 per month. This is lunch.

Getabstract has one disadvantage, however. Not all summaries are available as audio books. Many are only available in text form. This is of course impractical for driving or jogging.

Blinkist vs. getabstract?

Many people ask themselves the question: Blinkist or getabstract?

In this paragraph I want to help you answer this question. I use both providers, or my wife has a Blinkist account and I have a getabstract account. So I can show you the advantages and disadvantages of both worlds. At this point, however, it should be said that there can be individual reasons for or against a provider for everyone. I’m trying to help you with your decision.

Blinkist vs getabstract – Difference 1 – The categories

The most important and biggest difference are the categories and thus also the titles. Blinkist tries to offer book summaries from as many areas of life as possible. So also a lot of lifestyle, hobby and niche books. Getabstract, on the other hand, focuses heavily on career topics and does not have such a great focus on lifestyle topics.

Here the categories of the two providers are compared:

Getabstract or Blinkist based on the categories: If you are looking for the ideal mix of career and lifestyle topics, then I clearly recommend Blinkist. However, if you are looking for many and in-depth book summaries on career topics, then getabstract is the right provider for you.

Blinkist vs getabstract – Difference 2 – The price

In terms of price, getabstract is the more expensive provider. However, you also have a little more choice here. Blinkist is cheaper and more flexible. With the choice of a monthly or annual subscription, you have significantly more flexibility.

Getabstract or Blinkist based on the price: If you are a saver and pay close attention to the price, then you should choose Blinkist. If the greater choice and career topics are more important to you, and you have no problem with annual subscriptions, then getabstract is the right choice for you.

Blinkist vs getabstract – Difference 3 – The company tariffs

The last big difference between the two is the company patrols. Getabstract focuses on addressing companies. It offers special learning software for companies and helps to establish a culture of learning in the company.

Individual learning paths for employees can be created with learning sprints.

Blinkist has also been offering company trains for some time. There is also software that can be used to track which books and how many books are consumed in the company. Compared to getabstract, there is much less focus on it and the content of getabstract is better suited for companies.

getabstract costs – getabstract subscription – getabstract discount

The getabstract prices

Getabstract has several pricing models to choose from. Depending on whether you are a student, non-student or a company. The main differences between the subscriptions are the selection of titles and a few extra functions.

getabstract subscription overview

Getabstract offers a 15% coupon when you sign up through their website. To get the getabstract voucher, you have to follow the following steps:

1. Go to the website https://www.getabstract.com/
2. Click in the menu above on the button “Try it for free”
3. Enter your login details
4. You will now receive an email from getabstract
5. Click on the confirmation link in this email
6. Log in to getabstract with the details you provided
7. On the homepage you get an offer of 15%
8. Click on the banner and take out a subscription of your choice
9. Finished

How do I cancel getabstract?

Canceling getabstract is child’s play. You can cancel your subscription in two different ways.

getabstract cancel via the website

Go to getabstract.com

Log in with your access data

Click on your profile

Click on My Account

Scroll down to “My subscription”

Choose cancel contract

Finished

getabstract cancel by email

You can also easily cancel your subscription by email. To make it easy for you, I’ve already prepared an email. Just click on the e-mail address and a new e-mail will open for you with the appropriate text. All you have to do is enter your name and email address with which you are registered with getabstract.

info@getabstract.com

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My Blinkist experience – 6 months long-term test

Blinkist, the Netflix for book summaries. The app does not replace a book, but great for topic insights and research!

My short conclusion

My quick conclusion in advance: I’ve had the Blinkist app for over 6 months. I used Blinkist very intensively for the first month. But after a few weeks I totally forgot about the app. It wasn’t until a work colleague recommended Daniel Pink’s book “Drive” that I remembered the app again. I immediately checked whether the summary was available on Blinkist. YES there is the book in the app. I listened to the key points of the book, made a few notes, and the next day I was able to exchange ideas with my colleague on the subject. Since the book is not a scientific treatise and the key messages were enough to have a say on this topic, the app absolutely served its purpose in this case.

However, if you want to buy a Blinkist just so that you don’t have to read whole books anymore, you shouldn’t get the app. Blinkist does not replace books. You can compare the app to a snack. Some eat a snack and are then full, others get really hungry then.

Blinkist Advantage Example: If you want to get an insight into the topic of politics in the USA, you can listen to the book summaries of 8 books in 2.5 hours:

• Im Wahn – 391 pages – 15 minutes
• Joe Biden – 263 pages – 13 minutes
• A promised land – 1019 pages – 38 minutes
• Oilquake – 304 pages – 15 minutes
• Without mercy – 416 pages – 13 minutes
• The deep ditch – 384 pages – 25 minutes
• Too much and never enough – 288 pages – 18 minutes
• Fire and Fury – 480 pages – 15 minutes

Total 3545 pages or 152 minutes

As I said, the Blinks are no substitute for a book, but for a quick and varied look at a topic it is great and an absolute recommendation from me.

Blinkist costs – Blinkist subscription – Blinkist discount

The Blinkist prices

There are actually three Blinkist prices. You can use them completely free of charge. However, this gives you access to only one selected title per day. You can also choose between monthly and annual payments. The Blinkist app costs € 12.99 / month for a monthly subscription and € 6.67 / month for an annual subscription

Blinkist subscription overview

Is there a Blinkist discount?

You can save 20% on the Blinkist app costs with the Blinkist voucher. Simply click on the button and you will get to the offer page with the voucher.

With this Blinkist voucher you get a 20% discount on an annual membership with Blinkist. You can cancel the subscription at any time so that it does not renew automatically.

How does the Blinkist app work?

That’s annoying – automatic playback of new tracks

A feature that bothers me a lot about the app is the automatic playback of new blinks. As soon as you have heard the end of a blink, the app will immediately play a new track. However, it does not take the titles in your favorites list, but a title from the same category. My Blinkist review:

1. Why does it just keep playing? I’ve finished the book, so I don’t want to hear any more for now
2. If it keeps going, why not choose a book from my list?

How do I cancel Blinkist?

I have read from many people that canceling a Blinkist subscription should be difficult. I can not confirm. Canceling the Blinkist is child’s play. If you cancel your Blinkist subscription, you can still use it for as long as the duration you have selected goes. After that, however, you no longer have access to the Blinks & Co. Depending on where you bought, you have to follow these steps:

Blinkist conclusion

Blinkist has the best price-performance ratio of any book summary provider. With over 4500 titles & many audio books for only 6.67 € per month, Blinkist is number 1. I use the app regularly and it helps me to keep my finger on the pulse, to quickly get an overview of topics and new books to read to find.

If you are looking for bits of knowledge for in between, then I can absolutely recommend Blinkist.

PS: What experiences have you had with Blinkist or are you still thinking about whether it is right for you? I look forward to your input in the comments.

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