Paperpal
8.7#8 in ai writing toolsFrom $139 a yearFree planWebExtensionmacOSWindows
VisitPaperpal vs PDFCite
What both publish
| Fact | Paperpal | PDFCite |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Official pages list a web app, Microsoft Word add-in, Google Docs support, Chrome extension and Overleaf support. | The site names PubMed, arXiv, Semantic Scholar, and Google Scholar as libraries it works with. |
| Privacy | Paperpal says it never uses user documents, uploads, or personal information to train its AI models and allows users to delete documents. | The site says documents stay on the user's device and AI requests pass through its gateway without PDFCite accessing the content. |
Paperpal plans
- FreeFree
- Prime$12 a month
- Prime Monthly$25 a month
- Paperpal Prime$25 a month
- Pro$29 a month
- Prime Quarterly$55, paid once
PDFCite plans
- FreeFree
Pick Paperpal if…
Paperpal suits students and researchers who need academic writing, citation, and submission-readiness tools. Its integrations may suit people writing in Word, Google Docs, or Overleaf.
Pick PDFCite if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.