Semantic Scholar
AI-powered academic search engine using machine learning to help researchers find and understand scientific literature.
Search & DiscoveryFree
4.7 (4567 reviews)
Key Features
- AI paper summaries
- Citation graphs
- Research feeds
- Author profiles
- API access
- Semantic search
Pros
- Completely free
- AI-generated TLDRs
- Excellent search
- Citation tracking
- Author disambiguation
- API available
- No paywall
Cons
- Academic papers only
- Coverage gaps
- Less comprehensive than Google Scholar
- Limited to English mostly
- No full-text for all papers
- Occasional errors
Use Cases
Best For:
Academic researchLiterature reviewsCitation trackingResearch discoveryFree access
Not Recommended For:
Non-academic contentIndustry reportsNews articlesGeneral search
Recent Reviews
John Developer
2 weeks ago
Excellent tool that has transformed our workflow. The API is well-documented and easy to integrate.
Sarah Tech
1 month ago
Great features but took some time to learn. Once you get the hang of it, it's incredibly powerful.
Mike Business
2 months ago
Best investment for our team. Increased productivity by 40% in just the first month.
Quick Info
CategorySearch & Discovery
PricingFree
Rating4.7/5
Reviews4567
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