Scribd
scribd.comHome to the world's documents, 300M+ and counting.
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About
Scribd is a large-scale document-sharing platform hosting over 300 million user-uploaded documents spanning academic, professional, legal, and hobbyist topics. Users can read and upload documents for free, while a paid subscription unlocks ad-free browsing, offline downloads, and access to Slideshare presentations. The platform also includes an automated copyright protection system called BookID to help safeguard intellectual property.
Problem
People need a centralized place to find and share specialized documents and knowledge that is difficult to locate elsewhere.
For
Anyone seeking or sharing specialized knowledge, academic papers, professional documents, or hobbyist content
How it works
Users upload and browse documents freely; subscribers pay $11.99/month for ad-free access, downloads, and additional perks like Slideshare access.
Business model
freemium
Status
launched
Company
Scribd, Inc.