PubMed vs Google Scholar: catalog facts
 PubMed |  Google Scholar |
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Free Free to use, run by a US government agency. |
Free Free to use. |
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Web |
Web |
- Over 40 million biomedical citations in one place
- Advanced search, clinical queries and MeSH browsing
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- Very broad coverage across disciplines
- Includes case law and court opinions
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- Mostly citations and abstracts; full text depends on PubMed Central or publishers
- Limited to biomedical and life-sciences subjects
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- Library, alerts and profiles need a Google account
- Can throttle automated or heavy use
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Web application |
Web application |
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Closed source |
Closed source |
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License not stated |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Needs internet |
Needs internet |
Checked October 1, 2026 | Checked September 26, 2026 |
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