ChatPDF
8.2#1 in ai pdf toolsFrom $89.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Explainpaper
6.8#8 in ai pdf assistantsFrom $16 a monthFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ChatPDF | Explainpaper |
|---|---|---|
| Citations | Built-in citations link answers to PDF references. | Paper chat can cite specific sections so readers can jump to relevant parts. |
ChatPDF plans
- FreeFree
- ChatPDF Plus monthly$14.99 a month
- ChatPDF Plus yearly$89.99 a year
- ChatPDF PlusPriced on request
Explainpaper plans
- Pro$16 a month
- FreeFree
- TeamsPriced on request
Pick ChatPDF if…
ChatPDF suits students, researchers, and professionals who need to ask questions about or summarize document collections. Its citations, file-sharing controls, and API may also suit people building document-based workflows.
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