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Explainpaper vs Perplexity
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Highlight confusing text in research papers and get instant, simple AI explanations.
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Freemium
Freemium
Plans
$0
$12/mo
$0
$20/mo
Rating
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Popularity
4.7k views
5.4k views
Skill Level
Beginner-friendly
Beginner-friendly
API Available
Platforms
Web
WebMobile
Categories
🔬 Research & Education
🔬 Research & Education
Features
Highlight-to-explain
Adjustable complexity (beginner to expert)
50+ language support
Context-aware explanations
Chat with your paper
Cite specific sections in chat
Follow-up questions
Summarize findings
Auto-generated smart outlines
Key points extraction
Concept relationship mapping
Math formulas and figures explanation (Pro)
Save highlights and explanations (Pro)
Import Zotero library
PDF upload
Source-cited answers
Multi-step Pro Search
File upload and analysis
Image analysis
Collections for organizing research
API access
Focus modes: Academic, YouTube, Reddit
Unlimited quick searches
Image generation on Pro plan
Conversational follow-up queries
Cross-platform availability (web, mobile, browser extension)
Chrome extension integration
Arc browser integration
Integrations
Google Scholar
arXiv
PubMed
Zotero
Chrome extension
Arc browser