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Connected Papers

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Visual tool that maps citation relationships between academic papers

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In a nutshell

Connected Papers is a unique tool that visualizes research landscapes in a way no other tool does. The graphs are immediately useful for understanding how papers relate. Free tier covers most needs.

What's great

Unique visual citation mapping
Great for literature discovery
Simple and intuitive

Watch out for

Limited to citation analysis
Graphs can be hard to read for popular topics
No paper content access

Quick Facts

PricingFrom $6/mo

Free tierYes

PlatformsWeb

APINot available

CategoryOther

Q: What is Connected Papers?

Connected Papers creates visual graphs showing how academic papers are connected through citations. It helps researchers discover related work, find seminal papers, and understand the landscape of any research area.

Q: How much does Connected Papers cost?

Connected Papers starts at $6/mo.

Q: Who is Connected Papers best for?

Connected Papers is best for researchers who need to understand citation relationships and discover related work visually.

Q: Is Connected Papers free?

Connected Papers offers a freemium model with a free tier. Paid plans start at $6/mo.

Best for

Researchers who need to understand citation relationships and discover related work visually

Not ideal for

Users who prefer traditional list-based paper search

Pricing

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$6/mo

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Last updated: May 2026

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