Connected Papers
Visual citation graph discovery for academic literature
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Connected Papers vs Litmaps: Which Is Better in 2026?
Compare pricing, free plans, strengths and weaknesses to decide which tool fits your workflow better.
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Litmaps
Literature discovery maps with alerts for ongoing academic research
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Quick comparison
Feature
Connected Papers
Litmaps
Pricing
Freemium subscription
Freemium subscription
Starting price
$0 Free; premium for unlimited graphs
$10/month Pro billed annually
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Best for
Researchers mapping a field and discovering related papers through citation-style visual exploration
Researchers who want visual literature discovery plus ongoing alerts for new papers
Pricing
Connected PapersFreemium subscription
LitmapsFreemium subscription
Starting price
Connected Papers$0 Free; premium for unlimited graphs
Litmaps$10/month Pro billed annually
Free plan
Connected PapersYes
LitmapsYes
Best for
Connected PapersResearchers mapping a field and discovering related papers through citation-style visual exploration
LitmapsResearchers who want visual literature discovery plus ongoing alerts for new papers
Connected Papers pros
- Excellent visual literature maps
- All core features included in Free
- Useful prior and derivative paper discovery
Connected Papers cons
- Free tier is limited to five graphs per month
- It complements rather than replaces full literature search
Litmaps pros
- Free discovery tier
- Strong visual mapping
- Pro adds unlimited maps, papers and configurable alerts
Litmaps cons
- Free maps and inputs are limited
- Does not replace full-text appraisal or reference management
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