Explainpaper
Free tierRead research papers 10x faster with AI-powered explanations and insights
Free tier available·All audiences·Powered by OpenAI (LLM-based, unspecified)
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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
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- 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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- Literature review acceleration: Researchers can rapidly parse methodology sections, statistical results, and domain-specific terminology using adjustable-complexity highlight explanations, reducing time spent cross-referencing external resources.
- Figure and equation parsing (Pro): Click-to-explain functionality for graphs, figures, and equations allows engineers and scientists to interrogate visual data and mathematical notation directly within the paper interface.
- Zotero-integrated workflows: Teams already using Zotero for reference management can import their libraries into Explainpaper, maintaining a unified research pipeline without duplicate file management.
- Multilingual research teams: With 50+ language support, international collaborators can receive explanations in their preferred language while reading the same source paper.
- Paper Q&A for deep dives (Pro): Developers and researchers can query the full paper content conversationally, surfacing specific claims, methods, or conclusions without manual scanning.
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