OpenAlex
7.9#2 in academic research databasesFrom $5,000 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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Paper Digest
6.1#22 in research paper discovery toolsWeb
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| Fact | OpenAlex | Paper Digest |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | OpenAlex's transparency page says Impactstory incorporated in North Carolina in 2012. | 2018 |
| Support | Member includes community support, Member+ includes ticket-based help for critical API bugs, and Partner includes full ticket-based support for API and data issues. | The FAQ directs questions and support requests to [email protected]. |
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
Paper Digest plans
- Yearly$79.90 a year
- 6-month one-time$47.94, paid once
- Half-yearly$7.99
- Monthly$10.99 a month
- 6-month (one-time)$47.94, paid once
- Annual$79.90
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.
Pick Paper Digest if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.