Free
Free
Free signup tier on pricing page
- Search inputs
- Up to 20 inputs on basic search
- Maps
- Up to two litmaps with 100 articles each
Litmaps
● Identity checkedResearch · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Litmaps is literature-review software that visualizes citation networks, recommends related papers, and sends literature alerts for researchers. It helps students and professionals discover, map, and monitor academic sources faster than manual search alone.
- Category
- Research
- Free access
- Free tier includes monthly basic search with up to 20 inputs and limited articles per map
- API access
- Not confirmed
Is Litmaps right for you?
A good fit for
Researchers, students, and R&D teams conducting systematic reviews who need visual citation maps and alerts.
Before you choose
Free plan caps inputs and map size; Pro unlocks unlimited inputs, articles, and litmaps for $10 per month.
Overview
Litmaps combines visualization, discovery, sharing, and monitoring tools so literature reviews stay current without manually re-running the same searches.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed maps | Build citation maps from seed papers to see related work at a glance. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Discover | Discover module recommends relevant academic papers from your graph. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Adoption | Site states use by researchers across 150 countries and 350,000+ researchers worldwide. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
Understand the total cost
Litmaps pricing & plans
Pro
$10.00 /mo
Monthly billing; annual option saves 20%
- Search
- Advanced search with unlimited inputs and articles
- Alerts
- Configurable literature alerts on Pro tier
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Frequently asked questions
What is Litmaps used for?
Litmaps is literature-review software that visualizes citation networks, recommends related papers, and sends literature alerts for researchers. It helps students and professionals discover, map, and monitor academic sources faster than manual search alone.
Does Litmaps have a free plan?
Free tier includes monthly basic search with up to 20 inputs and limited articles per map. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Litmaps cost?
The listed monthly price is $10.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Litmaps 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?
Free plan caps inputs and map size; Pro unlocks unlimited inputs, articles, and litmaps for $10 per month.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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