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SciSpace alternatives (free & paid)

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Looking for something other than SciSpace? We list 4 other tools for related tasks, in our recommended order. 3 of them have a free plan. NotebookLM works in Hindi. If you are new, start with Elicit.

#1
Elicit
Free planINTERMEDIATE
Finds and summarises academic papers.
Price: Free Basic plan; paid plans from ~$12/mo (≈₹1,140)
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#2
Consensus
Free planBEGINNER
Shows what research papers say about a yes/no question.
Price: Free plan; Pro $20/mo (≈₹1,900) or $144/yr (≈₹13,680) billed annually
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#3
Scite
Paid onlyADVANCED
AI assistant answering research questions with evidence-checked citations.
Price: 7-day free trial; Basic $20/mo (≈₹1,900) monthly or $12/mo (≈₹1,140) billed yearly; no official INR price
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#4
NotebookLM
Free planHindiBEGINNER
Upload PDFs and notes, then ask questions or get audio summaries.
Price: Free plan; Google AI Plus ₹399/mo; Google AI Pro ₹1,950/mo
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Listed in our recommended order. Some links are affiliate links. Picks are never paid.

Common questions

What is the best free alternative to SciSpace?

Elicit is our first alternative with a free plan. Limits can change.

What is the easiest alternative to SciSpace?

Consensus. It is the easiest to learn in our listing.

Which alternatives work in Hindi?

NotebookLM.

Which alternatives are paid only?

Scite has no free plan in our listing.

Is SciSpace free?

Yes, SciSpace has a free plan. Free limits: Free Basic plan with limited daily use