About Connected Papers
Connected Papers — Connected Papers is a visual tool designed to help researchers and applied scientists discover academic papers relevant to their field. It allows users to get a visual overview of a research field, identify the most popular papers, explore the dynamics between different areas of study, and ensure they haven't missed key papers. The tool supports bi-directional exploration, enabling users to discover both prior and derivative works related to their area of interest. It leverages the Semantic Scholar database, containing hundreds of millions of papers from all fields of science.
Top use cases
- Getting a visual overview of a new academic field
- Ensuring no key papers are missed in a field with a large volume of new publications
- Creating a bibliography for a thesis
- Discovering relevant prior and derivative works
Built for
Key features
- Visual graph generation of related academic papers
- Discovery of prior and derivative works
- Identification of important and relevant papers
- Exploration of research field dynamics
Pros & cons
Pros
- Provides a visual representation of related academic papers
- Helps discover important papers that might be missed
- Supports exploration of prior and derivative works
- Covers a wide range of scientific fields through Semantic Scholar database
Cons
- Requires JavaScript to be enabled
- Limited free usage (5 graphs per month)
- Reliance on the Semantic Scholar database for paper coverage
Pricing
Free
$0
5 graphs per month, All features included
Academic
/ month
Unlimited graphs, All features included, For academics, non-profits and personal use, *billed 36 USD annually
Business
/ month
Unlimited graphs, All features included, For business and industry, *billed 120 USD annually
Academic Group
3USD/ seat
Unlimited graphs, All features included, Single invoice, For academics and non-profits, *billed 36 USD annually
Business Group
10USD/ seat
Unlimited graphs, All features included, Single invoice, For business and industry, *billed 120 USD annually
Academic Library
Unlimited graphs, All features included, Open for all students and staff, Email, IP and SSO access options, Zero-effort integration
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Connected Papers for free?
Yes! Our free tier includes all of the features and provides you with 5 Connected Papers graphs for free, every month. This is enough for most of our users. Researchers who require more than 5 graphs per month can upgrade to one of our paid plans. We are very thankful for your support!
Why should I upgrade to a premium account?
Our Premium users enjoy access to an unlimited amount of Connected Papers graphs every month. In addition, Premium users actively support the ongoing maintenance and development of new features. Thank you!
What is the difference between the Academic and Business plans?
The Academic plan is meant for users who are part of academic institutions, non-profit organizations or who use Connected Papers for personal use. The Business plan is meant for individuals who use Connected Papers in a commercial context, as part of or in relation to their for-profit work. Both plans offer the same value: removing the restrictions of the free plan and allowing you to create and explore an unlimited amount of Connected Papers graphs every month.
How are the group plans different from the personal plans?
Group accounts are meant for teams and organizations who want to provide premium access to their members. Group accounts are controlled by administrator accounts who can assign premium access to users based on purchased seats. Administrators don't get premium access by default but can be added as users to the group plan.
What happens if I cancel my subscription?
Upon canceling your subscription, we will stop the automatic charging at the end of the subscription cycle. The paid seats will remain active until the conclusion of the current billing cycle. Once the billing cycle ends, all group members will revert to the free plan. If you wish to renew your subscription after cancellation, you can do so on your Subscription and Billing page.
What happens if I have unused seats?
Seats are purchased for the entire billing cycle and are non-refundable. If you have unused seats at the end of the billing cycle, we will not charge you for them in the next cycle. Your subscription will be automatically updated to match the number of used seats for the next billing cycle. Keep in mind that you can assign unused seats to new users at any time during the current billing cycle.
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