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PaperpileReadCube Papers
Paid

Paid subscription with a 30-day free trial.

 Paid

Paid product with a free trial.

Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension Web, Browser extension
  • Built-in PDF viewer with annotation tools
  • Citation plugins for Google Docs and Word
  • PDF annotation combined with reference management
  • Imports papers with full metadata and citations
  • Requires a Google account
  • Sign-up only on Chrome for now, Safari and Firefox in beta
  • Paid after the trial
  • Much of the product is aimed at companies and research teams
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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