Dimensions
Dimensions is a web-based, multidisciplinary research discovery platform covering publications, datasets, grants, patents, clinical trials, policy documents,…
What Dimensions is
Dimensions is a web-based, multidisciplinary research discovery platform covering publications, datasets, grants, patents, clinical trials, policy documents, preprints, books, and conference proceedings. It provides advanced search and full-text access for exploring these materials. The free Dimensions Free Version costs nothing and permits exports of up to 500 records for personal, non-commercial use. Dimensions Analytics is the institutional offering, with publications, datasets, grants, patents, clinical trials, and policy documents, plus expanded search and filters. An Analytics API is optionally available with that plan. Institutional access is available. The platform includes conference proceedings but does not cover theses and dissertations. Dimensions is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Good
- Multidisciplinary coverage across nine content types
- Advanced search and full-text access
- Free version allows exports of up to 500 records
- Institutional access and optional Analytics API
Watch out
- Free exports are limited to 500 records
- Free version is for personal, non-commercial use
- Theses and dissertations are not covered
Who it suits
The free version may suit individual researchers who need multidisciplinary discovery and can work within its export and use limits. Institutions needing expanded search and filters can consider Dimensions Analytics.
Verdict
Dimensions offers broad research discovery, with a free option for personal, non-commercial use and an institutional Analytics offering. The free export limit and absence of theses and dissertations are important constraints to consider.
Plans and prices
From Dimensions's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions Free Version | Free | 500 records export limit · Personal use · Non-commercial use |
| Dimensions Analytics | Priced on request | Publications, datasets, grants, patents, clinical trials and policy documents · Expanded search and filters · Institutional access · Analytics API optionally available |
The facts
Each one read from Dimensions's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USAchecked 23 Sep 2026
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