Community
Free
Pricing page references a free community version separate from hosted subscriptions.
- Deployment
- Community edition for private research use
I, Librarian
● Identity checkedResearch · Vendor site 2026-10-04
I, Librarian is a zero-footprint PDF organizer for research teams with centralized libraries, faceted full-text search, global database imports, and optional AI summaries or chat over document sets. Scilico offers hosted Lite and Pro subscriptions plus self-hosted Pro licenses with SAML or OIDC SSO on higher tiers.
- Category
- Research
- Free access
- Pricing page lists a free community version alongside paid Lite and Pro hosted tiers.
- API access
- Not confirmed
Is I, Librarian right for you?
A good fit for
University, biotech, and corporate research groups that need audited PDF management with optional AI literature tools.
Before you choose
Hosted Lite and Pro prices add per-user and per-GB storage fees beyond the advertised starting monthly rates.
PDF hub for research teams
I, Librarian combines literature imports, boolean search, and optional AI assistance for groups that refuse fragmented folders or opaque cloud sync.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralized PDFs | Homepage promises a no-sync architecture with one real-time database for global teams. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| AI research tools | Marketing lists AI summaries, document-set chat, and generated literature search queries on Pro. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Data sovereignty | Site offers secure cloud or on-premises deployment with detailed activity logs. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
Understand the total cost
I, Librarian pricing & plans
Lite
$2.00 /mo
Hosted online tier billed from $2 per month plus per-user and storage fees shown on pricing.
- Starting price
- From $2 per month before usage-based user and storage charges
- Search
- Integrated Crossref, PubMed, IEEE, NASA, and related literature imports
Pro
$3.00 /mo
Hosted Pro tier billed from $3 per month plus per-user and storage fees on the pricing page.
- AI features
- AI PDF and project chat, summaries, and generated search queries
- Databases
- Adds ScienceDirect, Scopus, and patent database search integrations
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Frequently asked questions
What is I, Librarian used for?
I, Librarian is a zero-footprint PDF organizer for research teams with centralized libraries, faceted full-text search, global database imports, and optional AI summaries or chat over document sets. Scilico offers hosted Lite and Pro subscriptions plus self-hosted Pro licenses with SAML or OIDC SSO on higher tiers.
Does I, Librarian have a free plan?
Pricing page lists a free community version alongside paid Lite and Pro hosted tiers.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does I, Librarian cost?
The listed monthly price is $2.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use I, Librarian 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?
Hosted Lite and Pro prices add per-user and per-GB storage fees beyond the advertised starting monthly rates.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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