ResearchRabbit

ResearchRabbit maps academic literature visually, showing how papers, authors, and topics connect so you can build a literature review from a handful of starting papers. The free plan covers most student research needs.

Best for: Mapping how papers connect

What you get

• Free Forever plan ($0): unlimited searches and collections, collaboration, and up to 50 seed articles
• Searches 310M+ papers with visual citation and co-author maps
• Optional RR+ tier is $10/mo (annual) or $12.50/mo (monthly): raises seed limit to 300, adds advanced controls, multiple projects, and alerts
• No dedicated student discount, but the free tier suits most student lit reviews

How students use it

• Start from one paper and discover related work visually
• See a citation network for a research area
• Get alerts when new papers land in your field