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SciSpace

Freemium 61/100 · DOA score

Reads PDF papers with you and explains hard paragraphs in a chat, plus finds articles. Built for university, not for copying a thesis.

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Official getting-started guide

When it launched

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Languages

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Where it runs

Browser

Plans and price (guide)

  • Basic free tier. Paid plans for more papers.

What you can do

  • Scientific PDF with chat
  • Paper search

Pros

  • Helps you understand the paper
  • There is a free slice

Limits and plans

  • You still open the original source
  • Cap on the free plan

What it is good for

  • Reading papers and reviews

How to get started with SciSpace

  1. Start on the free plan and only pay if you outgrow it.
  2. It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
  3. If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗

Alternatives to SciSpace

ElicitConsensusGemini Notebook (NotebookLM)

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SciSpace: frequently asked questions

What is SciSpace for?

Reads PDF papers with you and explains hard paragraphs in a chat, plus finds articles. Built for university, not for copying a thesis.

Is SciSpace free?

It has a free version with limits. Basic free tier. Paid plans for more papers. Prices change: check the official site.

Which devices does SciSpace work on?

It works on Browser.

Is SciSpace hard to use?

It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.

What are the alternatives to SciSpace?

The closest are Elicit, Consensus and Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM). You can see them all on the alternatives to SciSpace page.