Beamcast
Enhance productivity with seamless AI browser integration.. [Freemium]
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What is Beamcast?
Beamcast is a browser extension that brings AI-powered assistance directly to your web browsing experience, allowing you to access ChatGPT and Gemini across all websites. The core functionality lets you select any text on a webpage and run AI commands instantly to get results for writing, coding, and answering questions without leaving the page you're on.
Key features include a curated list of built-in AI commands designed to boost productivity, cloud synchronization that securely stores your commands and syncs them across any browser where you have the extension installed, and the ability to input custom prompts on the fly for personalized AI interactions. The extension is powered by state-of-the-art AI models from OpenAI (including GPT-3.5, GPT-3.5-16K, GPT-4, and GPT-4-32K) and Gemini, ensuring advanced capabilities for all your AI tasks.
Beamcast is designed for content writers who want AI-generated suggestions and edits, developers who need to quickly generate or debug code snippets, researchers who want to summarize articles and extract key information, students who need to translate text and get explanations for complex topics, and business professionals who draft emails, reports, and documents with AI assistance. The extension seamlessly integrates into Chrome browser and works across all websites you visit.
The tool uses a credit-based usage system where credits are consumed when you execute AI commands. It offers both a free tier with basic features and a premium yearly plan for more extensive use with priority support, making it accessible for casual users while providing value for power users who need more credits and unlimited custom commands.
Beamcast pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free Plan: $0 forever with 50 free credits, access to all AI models, 10 custom AI commands, and ability to use your own API key or credits. Premium Yearly Plan: $24/year (save 33% compared to $36), includes 2000 credits every month, access to all AI models, unlimited custom AI commands, and priority support. No credit card required to start with the free plan.
Beamcast pros
- Seamless AI integration across all websites
- Access ChatGPT on any webpage without switching tabs
- Supports both OpenAI and Gemini models
- Built-in curated list of productivity AI commands
- Cloud synchronization across multiple browsers
- Custom prompt input on the fly
- Unlimited custom AI commands on premium plan
- Access to all AI models including GPT-4 and GPT-4-32K
- No credit card required for free tier
- 50 free credits to start
- 2000 credits monthly with premium plan
- Use your own API key or credits
- User-friendly interface
- Quick text selection to run AI commands
- Priority support for premium users
- Secure cloud storage for commands
- Works for writing, coding, and Q&A tasks
Beamcast cons
- Credit-based system may limit heavy usage
- Currently only available as Chrome extension
- Limited to browser environments only
- Free tier has only 50 credits
- Free tier limited to 10 custom commands
- Requires browser extension installation
- No native mobile app support
- Premium plan only available as yearly subscription
Frequently asked questions about Beamcast
How do I install Beamcast?
Beamcast can be installed directly from the Chrome Web Store. Once you add the extension to Chrome, it integrates seamlessly into your browser, allowing you to execute AI commands across all websites by selecting text and running commands.
What are credits in Beamcast?
Credits are used to execute AI commands within Beamcast. Each AI command you run consumes credits from your balance. The free plan offers 50 free credits to get started, while the premium plan provides 2000 credits every month for extensive use.
Can I use my own API key with Beamcast?
Yes, Beamcast allows users to integrate their own API keys, offering flexibility in how AI models are accessed and utilized. Both the free and premium plans support using your own API key or credits.
Is Beamcast compatible with browsers other than Chrome?
Currently, Beamcast is designed as a Chrome extension and is available in the Chrome Web Store. Compatibility with other browsers may be considered in future updates, but for now it works best with Chrome.
How secure is my data with Beamcast?
Beamcast ensures that all commands and data are securely stored on their server and synchronized across devices using cloud storage. Your commands are kept private and synced to any browser where you have the extension installed.
Who made Beamcast?
Beamcast is developed by Umida Inc. The company created this browser extension to provide quick access to AI commands across all websites, enabling users to experience ChatGPT functionality while browsing.
What AI models does Beamcast support?
Beamcast is powered by state-of-the-art AI models from OpenAI and Gemini. It supports GPT-3.5, GPT-3.5-16K, GPT-4, and GPT-4-32K from OpenAI, giving you access to all models on both free and premium plans.
Can I request a refund for the premium plan?
Refund policies for Beamcast's premium yearly plan should be contacted through their support team at [email protected]. Users should reach out directly to discuss refund requests for the $24/year premium subscription.
How do I use Beamcast on a website?
To use Beamcast, simply select any text on a website, then run an AI command from your built-in commands or input a custom prompt. You'll get instant results without leaving the page, making it perfect for writing, coding, or getting quick answers.
What's the difference between free and premium plans?
The free plan gives you 50 credits, 10 custom AI commands, and access to all models. The premium yearly plan at $24/year provides 2000 credits monthly, unlimited custom AI commands, priority support, and the same access to all AI models, representing a 33% savings.