Side by side
| Feature | Semantic Scholar | Connected Papers |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Free AI-powered search engine for scientific literature, helping researchers find relevant papers across all fields of science. | Visual graph tool that maps academic papers related to a given paper, helping researchers explore and track a field. |
| Price from | not listed | 3 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web, api | web |
| API | yes | not stated |
Semantic Scholar: key features
- Search across about 238 million scientific papers from all fields
- AI-driven semantic understanding of scientific literature
- Public API with paper search and documentation
- Semantic Reader augmented reader (beta, select papers)
- Sign-up for updates and account creation
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 Semantic Scholar or Connected Papers better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Semantic Scholar and Connected Papers free?
Semantic Scholar: Yes, there is a free plan. Free AI-powered research tool for searching scientific literature. Connected Papers: Yes, there is a free plan. 5 graphs per month with all features included.