SciSpace

SciSpace is an AI research and writing platform that lets you search 200 million papers, chat with PDFs, and draft literature reviews with citations.

Overview

SciSpace (formerly Typeset) combines literature discovery with writing support. Users can ask research questions in plain language and receive answers grounded in published papers, complete with citations they can verify. The chat-with-PDF feature explains dense sections, methods, and results in simpler terms, while the paraphraser, citation generator, and outline tools help turn findings into drafts. A Chrome extension overlays explanations directly on publisher pages, and the literature review workspace organizes papers into collections for synthesis. The platform’s real strength is connecting discovery to drafting: papers found in search can be added to collections, annotated, and cited without leaving the workspace. Explanations can be adjusted for depth, from plain-language summaries to technical detail for specialists. Institutional plans support labs that manage shared literature collections.

Key Features

• AI search across 200+ million papers with evidence-backed, cited answers
• Chat with PDF for explaining methods, results, and complex sections
• Paraphrasing, outlining, and citation generation tuned for scholarly writing
• Chrome extension that explains papers in-line on any publisher website
• Literature review workspaces for organizing and synthesizing collections
• Reference extraction and BibTeX export for reference managers
• Columnar reading view that matches PDFs side by side with AI notes

Pricing

SciSpace is freemium. A free plan covers basic search and limited PDF chats, while paid plans add unlimited AI interactions, advanced summarization, and premium models at student-accessible pricing. Student discounts apply to annual plans, and the free tier remains functional for casual research use.

Who Is It For

SciSpace is for graduate students, researchers, and analysts who need to digest large volumes of literature quickly and turn findings into cited written work without switching between many tools. Analysts in industry who scan academic literature for market or technical insights also fit its workflow.

FAQ

Is SciSpace free to use?

Yes, a free tier covers core search and limited AI chat; subscriptions lift limits and unlock premium models and unlimited PDF interactions. The free plan suits occasional research; regular literature work quickly justifies a subscription.

Does SciSpace offer an API?

SciSpace provides developer and campus-level integrations; most individual users rely on the web app and Chrome extension. Enterprise and campus plans integrate SciSpace into institutional research support programs.

How does SciSpace compare to alternatives?

SciSpace blends Elicit-style literature search with writing help, while Consensus focuses purely on evidence search and Jenni AI on drafting. SciSpace covers both discovery and drafting, while Consensus and Elicit focus more narrowly on evidence retrieval.