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ResearchRabbit

Literature discovery tool that maps how papers connect

Free plan · from $10/moAI ResearchChecked Oct 5, 2026
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What is ResearchRabbit?

ResearchRabbit is a web tool for finding research papers by starting from ones you already know. You pick seed articles and it surfaces similar, earlier and later work from a database of more than 310 million articles, shown as lists and interactive citation maps. Papers are saved into shareable collections, and a paid tier called ResearchRabbit+ adds larger searches, advanced filters and multiple projects.

ResearchRabbit has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month on the annual plan ($12.50 on the monthly plan). See every plan

Good for

  • Citation chasing from a few key papers at the start of a literature review
  • Students and researchers who want a free tool with no cap on searches
  • People who prefer to see a field as a map of connected papers and authors

Worth knowing

  • Free accounts can use up to 50 seed articles per search; RR+ raises that to 300.
  • Advanced search filters, multiple projects and Signals badges are only in RR+.
  • Recommendations rely on citation and authorship links; ResearchRabbit says its core algorithms do not use large language models.
  • Articles without open-access metadata are not indexed, so some papers and citations can be missing.

Key features

Seed-based paper search
Start from one or more papers you already know and find similar, earlier and later work. Free accounts search from up to 50 seed articles and RR+ from up to 300.
Citation maps
Interactive maps show how papers and authors connect through citations and references, which helps in tracing how an idea developed.
Collections
Save papers to collections and subcollections, mark them with notes, stickers and colors, and share a collection with collaborators or through a public link.
Zotero and BibTeX
The Zotero Importer brings in papers saved in Zotero, and articles can be imported and exported as BibTeX files. Both are part of the free tier.
Advanced search filters
RR+ adds filters for keywords, publication date, journal quality, open access and retractions, plus separate projects for different papers.
Signals risk badges
In RR+, each article carries a Signals badge marking no major risks, caution, alert or unable to check. The full report needs a free Signals account.

ResearchRabbit pricing

Starts at
$10 per month on the annual plan ($12.50 on the monthly plan)
Free plan
Free forever: unlimited searches across 310+ million articles, unlimited library and collections, shared collections, Zotero import, and searches from up to 50 seed articles.
Free trial
None listed
Free$0Unlimited searches, library and collections, collection sharing, core search settings and up to 50 seed articles per search.
ResearchRabbit+$10per month on the annual plan; $12.50 on the monthly planUp to 300 seed articles, advanced search controls, multiple projects, Signals alerts and faster support responses.
InstitutionCustomEverything in RR+ with volume discounts, LibKey library integration, management of thousands of users, usage statistics and dedicated support.

Read from researchrabbit.ai on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with ResearchRabbit before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Annual discount20% off with the annual plan

    RR+ is $10 a month on the annual plan against $12.50 on the monthly plan. The upgrade guide describes the annual option as 20% off.

    Stated on learn.researchrabbit.ai
  • Other savingsCountry discounts in over 100 countries

    RR+ is priced by purchasing-power group. People in more than 100 eligible countries are shown a discount to apply at checkout; the US, UK and Canada pay the default price.

    Stated on learn.researchrabbit.ai

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Common questions

Is ResearchRabbit free?

ResearchRabbit has a free plan. Free forever: unlimited searches across 310+ million articles, unlimited library and collections, shared collections, Zotero import, and searches from up to 50 seed articles. Paid plans start at $10 per month on the annual plan ($12.50 on the monthly plan).

How much does ResearchRabbit cost?

ResearchRabbit lists 3 plans. Free: $0. ResearchRabbit+: $10 per month on the annual plan; $12.50 on the monthly plan. Institution: custom pricing. Prices were read from researchrabbit.ai on Oct 5, 2026.

What platforms does ResearchRabbit work on?

ResearchRabbit is available on Web.

Does ResearchRabbit offer any discounts?

ResearchRabbit publicly lists the following: 20% off with the annual plan; Country discounts in over 100 countries.

Does ResearchRabbit have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. ResearchRabbit is listed for Web.

Does ResearchRabbit have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. ResearchRabbit is listed for Web.

Is ResearchRabbit open source?

ResearchRabbit is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.

What does ResearchRabbit integrate with?

ResearchRabbit's listing names Zotero, LibKey and Signals. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Who makes ResearchRabbit?

ResearchRabbit is made by Litmap Limited.

What are the alternatives to ResearchRabbit?

The closest alternatives to ResearchRabbit in our directory are Litmaps, Connected Papers, Inciteful, Semantic Scholar and Scite. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ResearchRabbit.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.