Connected Papers from Connected Papers builds proximity graphs showing how papers cluster by citations and references. It is aimed at PhD students mapping literature, with a freemium graphs per month with Premium for unlimited exploration. Works on single seed papers, not broad open-ended web questions. Editorial teams should verify fit against their compliance and workflow needs before rolling it out broadly.
Connected Papers
Connected Papers
Visual graph of related academic papers
FreemiumScore 63.4#152 overall#7 in Research & Search
29 editorial upvotes · editor score 4.4 / 5
Specs
| Pricing | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $3/mo |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Platforms | Web |
| Launched | Jan 1, 2020 |
| Last verified | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Vendor | Connected Papers |
Highlights
- Paper graphs
- Origin papers
Pros
- Unique visualization
- Great for lit reviews
Cons
- Academic only
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Reviews
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