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Scholarcy vs OpenRead: catalog facts
Scholarcy	OpenRead
Freemium Free to start, with paid plans.	Freemium Free tier available, with a paid Pro plan.
Web, Browser extension	Web
Summaries as interactive flashcards Imports from Zotero, Google Drive and YouTube	Search across more than 300 million papers Compare several papers to spot agreements and contradictions
Web service, needs an internet connection Full features require a paid plan	Web only, no desktop app Advanced features sit behind the Pro plan
Web application, Browser extension	Web application
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 26, 2026

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