Side by side
| Feature | SciSpace | Connected Papers |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI research assistant for academics: literature reviews across 280M+ papers, chat with PDFs, and cited paper writing. | Visual graph tool that maps academic papers related to a given paper, helping researchers explore and track a field. |
| Price from | 12 USD/mo | 3 USD/mo |
| Free plan | ? | yes |
| Platforms | web, chrome | web |
| API | yes | not stated |
SciSpace: key features
- Literature review across 280M+ papers
- Chat with PDF and highlight-based explanations (Copilot)
- AI Writer that drafts papers with cited sources
- Citation Generator
- Paraphraser and AI Humanizer
- Data extraction from papers
Connected Papers: key features
- Similarity graphs built from a single paper identifier
- Prior Works view for ancestor papers
- Derivative Works view for reviews and follow-up papers
- Multi-origin graphs
- Saved papers and graph history
FAQ
Is SciSpace or Connected Papers better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are SciSpace and Connected Papers free?
SciSpace: The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page. Connected Papers: Yes, there is a free plan. 5 graphs per month with all features included.