SciSpace
Read papers with a copilot that explains what you don't understand.
What is SciSpace?
SciSpace is an AI reader for scientific articles: you upload the PDF and its copilot explains any paragraph, formula or table you select, in plain language and in your own language. It also runs literature reviews, extracts citations and gives access to more than 40,000 journal formatting templates. It is the tool built for that specific moment of wrestling with a difficult paper.
Pros
- Explains whichever paragraph you select, in plain language and in Spanish
- Chrome extension that works on Google Scholar and PubMed
- More than 40,000 scientific journal formatting templates
- Free plan is enough for an occasional student
Cons
- The 100 free credits run out in one or two projects
- Less powerful than Elicit for systematic reviews
- The automatic summary sometimes oversimplifies
Frequently asked questions
Is SciSpace free?
It has a free Basic plan with 100 credits and limited copilot queries. The Premium plan costs $12/month and removes the caps.
Can I use it in Spanish?
Yes, the copilot explains and summarises in Spanish even when the papers are in English.
SciSpace or Elicit?
SciSpace is better for understanding one paper you are stuck on; Elicit is better for reviewing and comparing dozens of articles at once.