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Explainpaper vs Scholarcy: catalog facts
Explainpaper	Scholarcy
Freemium Free to try; paid plan details were not in the research.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans.
Web	Web, Browser extension
Explains any highlighted passage in context Lets you ask questions about the paper	Summaries as interactive flashcards Imports from Zotero, Google Drive and YouTube
Papers are uploaded to an online service AI explanations can be wrong and need checking	Web service, needs an internet connection Full features require a paid plan
Web application	Web application, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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