AI Research Tools
Open-source AI research tools
4 of the 50 AI research tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
All of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ai2 AstaAI research assistant for finding papers and analyzing data | Free | Free | Web |
| IncitefulFree citation-network tools for exploring academic papers | Free | Free | Web |
| STORMOpen-source AI that writes Wikipedia-style reports with citations | Free | Free | Web |
| ZoteroFree, open-source reference manager from a nonprofit | Free plan · from $20/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Common questions
Which AI research tools are open source?
4 of the 50 AI research tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites. They are Ai2 Asta, Inciteful, STORM and Zotero.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and each listing names the pages it was read from.