ResearchRabbit from ResearchRabbit collects papers into collections and suggests new relevant work over time. It is aimed at academics tracking emerging fields, with a free for researchers without a paid tier advertised publicly. Not designed for market or news research outside scholarly publishing. Editorial teams should verify fit against their compliance and workflow needs before rolling it out broadly.
ResearchRabbit
ResearchRabbit
Spotify-style paper recommendations
FreeScore 63.1#157 overall#8 in Research & Search
29 editorial upvotes · editor score 4.3 / 5
Specs
| Pricing | Free |
|---|---|
| Starting price | — |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Platforms | Web |
| Launched | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Last verified | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Vendor | ResearchRabbit |
Highlights
- Paper collections
- Collaboration
Pros
- Beloved by academics
- Free
Cons
- Scholarly scope only
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Reviews
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