Google Scholar
4.6#29 in research paper discovery toolsWeb
VisitGoogle Scholar vs OpenAlex
What both publish
| Fact | Google Scholar | OpenAlex |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 | OpenAlex's transparency page says Impactstory incorporated in North Carolina in 2012. |
Google Scholar plans
No prices published.
OpenAlex plans
- FreeFree
- Pay as you go$1, paid once
- Member$5,000 a year
- Member+$10,000 a year
- Partner$20,000 a year
Pick Google Scholar if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick OpenAlex if…
OpenAlex suits researchers and developers who need a broad research catalog, API access, or bulk data downloads. Teams using its unsanitized external text fields should follow its guidance to escape output and apply OWASP XSS-prevention practices.