Connected Papers

A visual literature-mapping tool: paste one paper and it builds a graph of related work arranged by similarity, so you can spot the key papers and gaps fast. Free to use, and no account is needed to start.

Best for: A visual map of a research field

What you get

• Free plan: 5 new graphs per month with all features; works without an account (a free account adds saved papers and graph history)
• Each graph maps the most relevant prior and derivative works (~50 papers) by similarity to speed up a literature review
• Academic plan lifts the monthly cap (unlimited graphs) for ~$6/mo billed annually; quarterly billing costs a bit more per month, and some regions see lower local pricing - check their site
• Academic plan is meant for students, academics and personal use; a separate Business plan (~$20/mo) covers commercial use

How students use it

• Generate a graph of papers around one topic
• Spot the seminal and the derivative work at a glance
• Explore a new field before writing a lit review