Similarity graph
Similar papers, visually linked.
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Connected Papers pricing, use cases, and first steps
Connected Papers starts from a scientific paper and draws a graph of similar, prior, and derivative work. You spot a field’s key papers in minutes. The free plan allows 5 graphs a month.
Connected Papers has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Business, $20 per month, billed yearly. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Connected PapersSee papers related to a paper as a visual map- Vendor
- Connected Papers
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- Business, $20 per month, billed yearly
- In the European Union
- Partly available
- Page checked on
- October 21, 2026
What Connected Papers does
Who it’s for: students, researchers, and intelligence teams.
Prior and derivative works
A topic’s founders and follow-ups.
Multi-origin graphs
Start from several papers.
Also
- Saved papers
Connected Papers pricing
Yearly or quarterly billing; group plans available.
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $6 per month, billed yearly | Academics, non-profits, personal use |
| Business Recommended to start | $20 per month, billed yearly | Businesses |
What the free plan includes
Free: 5 graphs a month, all features.
Nova’s advice
Free is enough for occasional use. Business for company use.
A first try, in 15 minutes
Your data. The service works on public papers.
What it does less well
- Doesn’t summarize papers.
- 5 graphs a month on Free.
Map a topicConnected Papers- Pick a reference paper.
- Generate the graph.
- Open prior works.
- Save three papers.
Alternatives to Connected Papers
Frequently asked questions about Connected Papers
How much does Connected Papers cost?
Academic: $6 per month, billed yearly; Business: $20 per month, billed yearly. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use Connected Papers for free?
Yes. Free: 5 graphs a month, all features.
What happens to my data with Connected Papers?
The service works on public papers.
What are the alternatives to Connected Papers?
Elicit: Search and extraction across papers. Undermind: AI deep research.
Official pages consulted
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