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Notable Features: Combines a semantic literature search engine with an AI paper reader & an AI writing assistant. Powerful paper comparison table with ability to add custom questions/ criteria for triaging relevant works.
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Core Abilities: Scispace is an integrated platform designed to assist with the full research lifecycle, from literature discovery and comprehension to writing and formatting. AI "Copilot" provides real-time, in-document explanations for complex text, equations, and figures, acting like an interactive tutor for each paper you read. The platform combines a semantic search engine to find relevant articles, an AI writing assistant to paraphrase or draft text, and a collaborative editor for formatting manuscripts and citations in various journal styles. SciSpace integrates with the arXiv API and other open sources for its search; for paywalled results it often provides the abstract and metadata, then you add the pdf downloaded through university access.
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Limitations/ Risks: Its most powerful features, including the AI Copilot and advanced writing tools, are heavily restricted in the free version, making a paid subscription necessary for serious research. The AI's explanations, while helpful, are not infallible and can miss nuance or misinterpret complex data like graphs, requiring users to verify its outputs. Its feature-rich, all-in-one design can also create a steep learning curve for new users.
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Platform/ Integrations: Web app. It can import BibTeX and RIS for references, and export documents to Word, PDF, or LaTeX for submission
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Pricing: Basic Free – Search papers and view results, chat with up to a few papers with limited questions, use AI writing with limited prompts, and store a few documents in workspace. Student Plan – $12/month (billed annually, or $15 monthly) which includes the AI Copilot and basic writing features but with some caps on usage (labeled “Basic Plan” in some sources – aimed at students). Researcher Pro Plan – $24/month (annual, or $30 monthly)
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Tutorials/ Reviews
Scispace: The Most Powerful AI Research Tool Yet
Step-by-Step AI-Driven Literature Review Using SciSpace: The Ultimate Guide for Researchers
Organise, Structure and Draft Your Research Using SciSpace | Webinar with Omkar Jadhav
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