ExplainPaper

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ExplainPaper helps researchers read academic PDFs faster by highlighting dense passages and returning plain-language explanations powered by large language models. Users can upload papers, ask follow-up questions, import Zotero libraries, and upgrade for math and figure explanations on professional plans.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources

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Category: Research
Free access: Free plan at $0 per month with unlimited highlight explanations and basic AI models
API access: Not confirmed

Is ExplainPaper right for you?

A good fit for

Grad students, ML engineers, and analysts who routinely work through technical papers and want inline jargon decoding.

Before you choose

Advanced models, full-paper summaries, saved highlights, and math or figure explainers require the paid Pro tier or Teams sales contact.

Read research papers faster

The homepage positions ExplainPaper as a reading companion that turns jargon-heavy PDFs into understandable explanations so researchers spend less time decoding terminology.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Highlight explain	Select text in a PDF to get instant simplified explanations.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Follow-ups	Ask follow-up questions about highlighted sections.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Zotero	Import papers from a Zotero library on supported plans.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

ExplainPaper pricing & plans

Free

$0 per month billed through Stripe

Highlights: Unlimited highlight explanations
Library: Zotero import and follow-up questions

Pro

$16.00 /mo

$16 per month with optional yearly billing discount

Models: Advanced AI models for explanations
Paper tools: Full-paper summaries and saved highlights

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Frequently asked questions

What is ExplainPaper used for?

Does ExplainPaper have a free plan?

Free plan at $0 per month with unlimited highlight explanations and basic AI models. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does ExplainPaper cost?

The listed monthly price is $16.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use ExplainPaper through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Advanced models, full-paper summaries, saved highlights, and math or figure explainers require the paid Pro tier or Teams sales contact.

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