OpenAlex
7.9#2 in academic research databasesFrom $5,000 a yearFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitOpenAlex vs Undermind
What both publish
| Fact | OpenAlex | Undermind |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Website exports support CSV, RIS for EndNote or Zotero, and TXT, while VOSviewer connects directly through the API. | The MCP connection guide lists ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, and other compatible clients. |
| Product | OpenAlex is a free and open catalog of the world's scholarly research system. | Undermind describes itself as an AI co-researcher that finds relevant scientific literature for researchers. |
| 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 Team plan includes priority customer support, while Enterprise includes dedicated support; the site lists [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
Undermind plans
- FreeFree
- Team$15 a month
- Pro$16 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 Undermind if…
Undermind suits researchers who want help discovering and examining scientific papers, tracing citations, and following new work in selected areas. Its integrations may also suit users working through compatible MCP clients.