Explainpaper
Free tierRead research papers 10x faster with AI-powered explanations and insights
Free tier available·All audiences·Powered by OpenAI (LLM-based, unspecified)
Key strengths
In-context explanations with adjustable complexity (beginner to expert)50+ language support for explanationsChat/Q&A with paper contentAuto-generated paper outlines and key point extractionClick-to-explain graphs, figures, and equations (Pro)Zotero library importLarge user base of 400,000+ researchers
Free tier + paid plans · from $16 USD/mo
Founded 2022
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Recent changes
- Plans updated: Free tier at $0/month (unlimited highlight explanations, follow-up questions, basic AI models). Pro at $16/month (advanced AI models, summaries, saved highlights, paper Q&A, graph/figure/equation explanations, auto outlines) with a 7-day free trial. Teams plan available at custom pricing. Monthly and yearly (save 25%) billing options.
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Integration & Access
- Zotero import: Connect your Zotero library to pull papers directly into Explainpaper without manual uploads.
- AI model tiers: Free tier uses basic AI models; Pro tier ($16/month, 7-day free trial) enables advanced AI models for higher-quality explanations and summaries.
- Pro feature set: Advanced AI models · paper-level Q&A · click-to-explain graphs, figures, and equations · auto outlines · saved highlights · summaries.
- Free tier feature set: Unlimited highlight explanations · follow-up questions · basic AI models.
- Language support: Explanations available in 50+ languages.
- Billing: Monthly or yearly (25% discount); Teams plan at custom pricing.
- Complexity control: Explanation depth is adjustable per highlight (beginner → expert).
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