Connected Papers pricing
Connected Papers has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per month, billed annually ($72).
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $6 per month, billed annually ($72)
- Free plan
- 5 graphs per month with every feature included, among them prior and derivative works, multi-origin graphs, saved papers and graph history.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 5 graphs per month, with all features included. |
| Academic | $6per month, billed annually ($72); $10 billed quarterly ($30) | Unlimited graphs for academics, non-profits and personal use. Commercial use is not allowed on this plan. |
| Business | $20per month, billed annually ($240); $30 billed quarterly ($90) | Unlimited graphs for commercial use in business and industry. |
Connected Papers’s own pricing page could not be read, so these figures come from web.archive.org, checked Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Connected Papers before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Connected Papers
- Annual discountAnnual billing costs up to 40% less
Academic works out to $6 a month billed annually against $10 billed quarterly, and Business to $20 against $30. The pricing page offers both billing cycles.
Stated on connectedpapers.com - Other savingsScholarship program for those who cannot pay
The pricing FAQ says researchers who cannot afford a subscription can email the scholarships address to request a discounted or free Premium plan.
Stated on connectedpapers.com
How Connected Papers's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connected Papers | $6 per month, billed annually ($72) | Yes | |
| ResearchRabbit | $10 per month on the annual plan ($12.50 on the monthly plan) | Yes | Compare |
| Litmaps | $10 per month, billed annually, with an academic email ($40 commercial) | Yes | Compare |
| Inciteful | Free | Yes | Compare |
| Semantic Scholar | Free | Yes | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Connected Papers pricing questions
Is Connected Papers free?
Connected Papers has a free plan. 5 graphs per month with every feature included, among them prior and derivative works, multi-origin graphs, saved papers and graph history. Paid plans start at $6 per month, billed annually ($72).
How much does Connected Papers cost?
Connected Papers lists 3 plans. Free: $0. Academic: $6 per month, billed annually ($72); $10 billed quarterly ($30). Business: $20 per month, billed annually ($240); $30 billed quarterly ($90). Prices were read from web.archive.org on Oct 5, 2026.
Is Connected Papers cheaper with annual billing?
Annual billing costs up to 40% less. Academic works out to $6 a month billed annually against $10 billed quarterly, and Business to $20 against $30. The pricing page offers both billing cycles.
When were Connected Papers's prices last checked?
On Oct 5, 2026, against web.archive.org. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.