Free
Explore the platform and basic save management.
€0Forever free
- Limited bookmarks
- Basic search
- Community support
Works with WhatsApp · Telegram · Instagram · Email
Forward it once.Find it forever.You already send things to yourself.Now you'll actually find them.
Everything you send Shlau on WhatsApp or Telegram — voice notes, links, PDFs, recipes — becomes searchable by meaning.
Forward links, voice notes, PDFs, recipes and screenshots to Shlau from the chat app you're already in. It transcribes, tags and files everything — then finds it later when you describe it in your own words. No new app to learn. No password to hand over.
Shlau never reads your chats, contacts or inbox. One-time code, no account access.
Forwarded from WhatsApp
See it anywhere, send to Shlau
Organized automatically
Send from any channel — cards appear here
Shlau never reads your chats, contacts or inbox. One-time code, no account access.
- No account access
- No passwords
- Your data is never sold
- Export anytime
What is Shlau?
Shlau is a personal knowledge app that turns forwards from WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, and email into a searchable archive. You send links, voice notes, PDFs, and recipes once; Shlau transcribes, tags, and files them so you can find anything later by describing it in your own words—without installing a new chat habit.
Sound familiar?
You didn't lose these things. You just have no idea which app they're in.
- 01
Ideas lost in messages
That voice note, link, or thought from weeks ago — buried under hundreds of messages.
With Shlau
Send it to Shlau once. Find it anytime with search.
- 02
Files scattered across apps
PDFs in email, saves on Instagram, notes in Telegram. Nothing in one place.
With Shlau
All your channels feed into one personal archive.
- 03
Records you can't find later
You meant to revisit that article or recipe. Then life happened.
With Shlau
Shlau transcribes, summarizes, and tags so you can search by meaning.
- 04
You message yourself and never scroll back
Your "message to self" chat is a graveyard of good intentions — not a filing system.
With Shlau
Forward once to Shlau. It becomes searchable by what you meant, not where you put it.
How it works
Three steps to your personal knowledge hub
- 1
Verify your channel
Link WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, or email with a one-time verification code. Takes about 30 seconds. No password, no app permissions.
- 2
Send your content
Forward audio, links, PDFs, recipes, images, videos, or notes.
- 3
Let Shlau organize
It categorizes, transcribes, summarizes, and makes everything searchable.
Also on iOS and Android
Web works today with nothing to install. Prefer the app? Grab it here.
Five things people stop losing in week one
The everyday saves that usually vanish into chats — until you forward them once.
- 01
The voice note you left yourself while driving
You captured an idea out loud. Two weeks later you have no idea which chat it's in.
Shlau transcribes it, so you can search the words you said.
- 02
The recipe from an Instagram reel
You hit Save. You never found it again.
Forward the reel to Shlau; the ingredients become searchable text.
- 03
The PDF your accountant sent in March
Buried in email. Needed in November.
Forward the email; ask for "the invoice from the accountant" months later.
- 04
The place a friend recommended in a group chat
A pin in a flood of messages you'll never scroll back through.
Forward the message; Shlau files it as a place, with the map.
- 05
The article you swore you'd read
Bookmarked in three apps. Opened in none.
Forward the link; Shlau summarizes it so you know if it's still worth your time.
Everything you need
Capture from anywhere. Organize quietly. Find in seconds.
- 01
Capture without switching apps
You're already in WhatsApp. Forward the thing and keep scrolling — Shlau takes it from there.
Works with
- 02
Your voice notes become words you can search
A 6-minute ramble becomes text you can scan — and read in your language, even if it came in another one.
Includes
- Transcription
- Your language
- 03
Describe it. Don't remember where you put it.
"The pasta recipe with anchovies." "The voice note about the apartment." Shlau searches meaning, not filenames.
Includes
- Plain words
- Quick find
- 04
It knows what it's looking at
A recipe gets ingredients. A place gets a map. A receipt gets a total. Nothing needs a folder.
Includes
- Recipes
- Maps
- Finance
- 05
Nothing to install, nothing to log into
No browser extension, no new inbox, no password shared. Shlau lives in the app you already have open.
Includes
- Nothing to install
- No password shared
- 06
On your phone when you want it
Web works today — nothing to install. Prefer the app? Same library and search on the App Store and Google Play.
Includes
- iOS
- Android
We can't read your chats. By design.
Shlau doesn't log into your accounts. There's no OAuth, no password, no contact sync, no inbox scanning. You verify a channel with a one-time code, and from then on we only ever see what you deliberately forward.
No account access
One-time code verification, nothing more.
Only what you send
We never see a message you didn't forward.
Never sold
Your archive isn't a data product.
Yours to take
Export your saves and files whenever you want.
Shlau vs. messaging yourself
Honest comparison — including where WhatsApp-to-self already wins.
| Capability | Shlau | WhatsApp to self | Notion | Raindrop | Google Keep | Apple Notes | Readwise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Save without opening another app | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Voice notes → searchable text | Yes | No | No | No | No | Partial | No |
| Search by meaning, not keywords | Yes | No | Partial | No | No | No | Partial |
| Auto-categorized, zero filing | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| PDFs, video, audio, links, images | Yes | Partial | Yes | Partial | Partial | Yes | Partial |
| Works from Instagram DMs | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Needs no new habit | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| No account access / passwords required | Yes | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
✓ yes · − partial · ✕ no · — not applicable
Simple, transparent pricing
Start for free, upgrade as you grow
- Most Popular
Pro
For active users who want AI-powered organization.
€4.99/month
- AI-powered organization
- Advanced search
- More storage
- Email support
Premium
Unlimited capacity with full AI and API access.
€9.99/month
- Unlimited usage
- Full AI & OCR
- API access
- Priority support
Prices shown in EUR. Applicable VAT is calculated at checkout based on your country.
Shipped this week
A few of the latest product updates — full story on the changelog.
- Improvement
Landing page polish & SEO
Hero motion, clearer messaging, and stronger metadata so the public site matches the quality of the product behind it.
- Feature
RevenueCat subscriptions
Mobile subscription management via RevenueCat, aligned with how people already buy apps on their phones.
- Feature
Password change & sign-out
Account settings now cover password updates and an explicit sign-out path — basics that signal product maturity.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you get started
Does Shlau access my accounts?
No. Shlau never reads your chats, contacts, or inbox. You only send content you choose to share. We use a one-time verification code — no passwords, no account login.
How does channel verification work?
You generate a unique one-time code in Shlau and send it via your chosen channel (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, or email). We never ask for your passwords or access your accounts.
What can I send?
Links, documents, images, videos, audio, text notes, recipes, and maps. Shlau automatically detects the type and processes it accordingly.
Is my data private?
Yes. We don't access your messenger accounts, don't sync your contacts or chats, and only process content you explicitly send to Shlau.
What's included in the free plan?
The free plan lets you save bookmarks, use basic search, and connect your channels. AI features and advanced search are available on Pro and Premium.
Can I export my data?
Yes. Depending on your plan, you can export your bookmarks and attachments. Check the pricing page for details.
Remzi Aru · Founder, Shlau
Built by people tired of scrolling their own WhatsApp
Shlau started as a side project to stop losing voice notes, PDFs, and links in chat threads. We still read every email.
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