Connected Papers

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Visual graph explorer that maps related papers based on similarity, not just citations.

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About Connected Papers

Visual tool that creates a graph of papers related to a seed paper. Uses similarity metrics (not just citations) to build a visual map of a research field. Helps researchers discover relevant prior and derivative work they may have missed.

Key Features

Visual paper graphs
Similarity-based connections
Prior work view
Derivative work view
Export to reference managers

Pricing

freemium

Free tier allows 5 graphs per month. Pro plan at $3/month for unlimited graphs.

Pros

+ Unique visual approach
+ Discovers non-obvious connections
+ Intuitive interface
+ Free tier available

Cons

− Limited free graphs per month
− Only works with indexed papers
− Graphs can be overwhelming for broad topics