Search scientific literature
Find, summarise and compare relevant papers for a thesis or research.
How to approach it
1 · needed
Find and summarise papers
Academic research
2 · optional
Question the PDFs
Chat with documents
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no. LITE · 30 Sept 2026
Search scientific literature
- 1Find and summarise papersConsensusProUS$20/moSupp.Freshly checkedfree plan
- 2Question the PDFs(optional)Gemini NotebookPlus (Google AI Plus)US$4.99/moSupp.Freshly checkedfree plan
- Core (required steps)
- US$20/mo
- Including optional steps
- US$24.99/mo
- Starting costs
- Free
≈ €17.61 (ECB 29 Sept 2026)
Data confidence: 41/100 on average
Why
- ✓ Core capability: Academic research
- ✓ Free plan available
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Find and summarise papers
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Question the PDFs
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