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View detailsConnected Papers
Visual tool that maps similar academic papers around one seed paper.
Connected Papers is a visual tool that maps similar academic papers around one seed paper. Enter a paper you know, and it builds a graph of the most similar papers — connected by citations and content — so you can see the field at a glance and find the key papers you missed.
Key Features
- Visual similarity graphs around any paper
- Finds seminal papers in a field fast
- Multi-origin graphs from several seed papers
- Save and share graphs with your team
- Prior works view for literature reviews
- Free plan with 5 graphs a month
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 5 similarity graphs a month. |
| Academic | $6/mo annual | Unlimited graphs and features. |
| Business | $20/mo annual | Team features and higher limits. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: researchers who discover new papers by visualising how they connect to one they already know.
Popular with: Students, Teachers, Writers
Popular with: Students, Teachers, Writers
How it works
The tool is free for 5 graphs a month, with Academic at $6 a month on annual billing for unlimited graphs and Business at $20 for team features. It is a simple, focused tool that does one thing well: showing you the papers that matter around the one you started with.
Connected Papers is a favourite among researchers for literature reviews. It will not replace a search engine, but for exploring a field visually and finding the seminal papers fast, it is one of the most useful research tools available.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Visual graphs make a field easy to explore
- Finds seminal papers you would miss by search
- Free plan to test the graphs
- Cheap Academic plan at $6 a month
✗ Cons
- Free plan covers only 5 graphs a month
- Visual only — no full-text search or PDF reading
- Coverage is thinner in some fields than Semantic Scholar
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Connected Papers free?
Yes — Connected Papers has a free plan. Free plan; Academic from $6/mo annual
What is Connected Papers best for?
researchers who discover new papers by visualising how they connect to one they already know.
What kind of tool is Connected Papers?
Connected Papers is a Research Tools tool on VerlumoAI.
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