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SciSpace
AI research assistant that finds papers, explains them and helps with literature reviews.
What is SciSpace?
SciSpace is a platform for working with academic papers. You can search a large paper database, ask questions about a PDF, get plain-language explanations of hard passages and build literature review tables. It runs on the web and has a Chrome extension.
Best for: Students and early-career researchers who read lots of dense papers.
What you can do with SciSpace
Ask what method a paper used
Compare findings across several studies
Get a simple explanation of a tricky section
Key features
- Chat with any research PDF
- Literature review tables from a question
- Explains maths, tables and jargon
- Large searchable paper database
SciSpace pros and cons
Pros
- Many research tasks in one tool
- Helpful for non-native English readers
Cons
- Always check answers against the paper itself
SciSpace pricing
Free + Paid
SciSpace has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official site for current prices.
How to get started
- Open scispace.com and create a free account.
- Try one real task first: ask what method a paper used.
- Compare the result with Scite or Connected Papers, then keep the one that fits how you work.
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SciSpace FAQ
What is SciSpace?
SciSpace is a platform for working with academic papers. You can search a large paper database, ask questions about a PDF, get plain-language explanations of hard passages and build literature review tables. It runs on the web and has a Chrome extension.
Is SciSpace free?
SciSpace has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Check the official site for current limits and prices.
What can you do with SciSpace?
With SciSpace you can ask what method a paper used; compare findings across several studies; get a simple explanation of a tricky section.
Who is SciSpace best for?
Students and early-career researchers who read lots of dense papers.
Does SciSpace have an app?
SciSpace runs as web app and chrome extension; we know of no dedicated phone or desktop app.
Who makes SciSpace?
SciSpace is made by SciSpace.
What are the best alternatives to SciSpace?
Popular alternatives include Scite, Connected Papers, ResearchRabbit and Liner. See the full ranking on our AI Search & Research page.
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