SciSpace

AI research workspace for literature search, PDF analysis, systematic reviews and cited writing

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Research-based score

4.8

Tested

Features and capabilities4.9

Current SciSpace sources verify SciSpace Agent, literature search, Chat with PDF, systematic-review workflows, extraction tables, AI Writer, citation generation, AI detection, paraphrasing and research-specific agents.

Usability and implementation4.7

The workspace combines search, reading, extraction and drafting and supports browser/mobile surfaces, but heavy Agent tasks can use credits quickly and advanced tiers introduce multiple model levels.

Pricing and value transparency4.6

Basic is free with 100 Agent credits, while Premium, Advanced and Max publish clear monthly and annual-equivalent prices and credit pools; monthly credits reset and do not roll over.

Integrations, security and trust4.8

SciSpace states it is SOC 2 Type II certified, offers enterprise SSO/SAML and encrypted isolated storage, and says uploaded PDFs are private and not used to train AI models.

Scored by Aditya Verma

Quick facts

Vendor: PubGenius Inc.
Pricing model: freemium
Plan pricing: Free Basic plan with 100 Agent credits/month; Premium is USD 20/month or USD 12/month billed annually Vendor source checked; not a hands-on review
Free plan: Yes — check limits
Free trial: Not confirmed
Last verified: Not yet verified

About SciSpace

SciSpace is an end-to-end AI research platform for discovering, reading, extracting and writing from scientific literature. Its current product includes SciSpace Agent, Literature Review, Chat with PDF, AI Writer, data-extraction tables, systematic-review workflows, citation generation, paraphrasing, AI detection and specialized research agents. Agent tasks use monthly credits, while many standalone research tools remain available even after Agent credits are exhausted.

Best for

Students, academics and R&D teams that want one research workspace for finding papers, asking questions, extracting study data and producing cited drafts.

SciSpace pros and cons

Pros

SciSpace combines literature search, PDF reading, extraction tables, systematic-review workflows and cited writing in one research workspace.
The Free Basic tier provides 100 monthly Agent credits and Lite-model access rather than forcing users into a short timed trial.
Only SciSpace Agent consumes the monthly credit balance; standalone AI Writer, Paraphraser, Literature Review, Citation Generator and Notebook tools remain available after credits are exhausted.
SciSpace searches a continuously updated corpus of more than 200 million papers and draws from sources such as OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar and Google Scholar.
SciSpace states that Enterprise is SOC 2 Type II certified, supports SSO/SAML and stores uploaded documents in isolated encrypted environments without using those PDFs to train AI models.

Cons

−Agent credit consumption is workload-dependent, so a few computationally heavy searches or drafting tasks can exhaust a lower-tier monthly allowance quickly.
−Unused monthly Agent credits do not roll over, which reduces value for researchers with uneven workloads.
−Advanced jumps from USD 20 monthly Premium to USD 90 monthly, making higher-intensity Agent use considerably more expensive.
−The exact SciSpace product has only a very small G2 review footprint in the retrievable TypesetIO seller profile, so independent review evidence is limited.
−Zotero import has practical constraints: papers without a DOI, missing database matches or inaccessible linked PDFs may be skipped.

Features

Browser Extension and Mobile App

Current platform · Some advanced workflows remain easier on desktop web.

Systematic Review Workflow

Current platform · Researchers remain responsible for protocol design and reproducible reporting.

Zotero Import

Current platform · DOI, database match and PDF-access restrictions can prevent import.

AI Writer

Standalone tool remains usable even when Agent credits run out · Generated text requires factual and citation review.

Literature Review

Current platform · Search quality still depends on query scope and source coverage.

SciSpace Agent

100 credits Free; larger credit pools on paid plans · Credit use depends on computational complexity.

Citation Generator

Current platform · Users should verify edge-case metadata and required journal formatting.

Data Extraction Tables

Current research workflows · Extracted fields require validation for formal systematic reviews.

Chat with PDF

Current platform · Answers should be checked against the source PDF for important claims.

AI Detector and Paraphraser

Current platform · AI detection is probabilistic and not proof of authorship.

Platforms

Chrome extensionMobile appWeb

Integrations

Semantic Scholar OpenAlex Chrome Extension Google Scholar Zotero

Pricing

Basic

Free

USD 0.00/month with annual billing

Permanent free research tier with Lite model access and monthly Agent credits. Limit: 1 concurrent Agent task Limit: 100 monthly credits Billing unit: per user Minimum seats: 1

100 Agent credits/month
Lite model access
Standalone research tools

Premium Monthly

USD 20.00/month

Entry paid research tier with Pro model access and a larger Agent allowance. Limit: Unused monthly credits do not roll over Billing unit: per user/month Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Monthly

1,200 Agent credits/month
Pro model access
2 concurrent Agent tasks
Full research workspace

Premium Annual

USD 12.00per month, billed annually

Discounted annual Premium plan. Limit: Annual commitment Limit: Credits reset monthly Billing unit: per user/month equivalent Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Annual

1,200 Agent credits/month
Premium feature set

Advanced Monthly

USD 90.00/month

Higher-capacity research plan for intensive Agent workflows. Limit: Unused credits do not roll over Billing unit: per user/month Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Monthly

10,000 Agent credits/month
Pro and Expert model access
4 concurrent Agent tasks

Advanced Annual

USD 70.00per month, billed annually

Discounted annual Advanced plan. Limit: Annual commitment Billing unit: per user/month equivalent Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Annual

10,000 Agent credits/month
Advanced feature set

Max Monthly

USD 200.00/month

Highest published individual Agent-credit tier. Limit: Unused credits do not roll over Billing unit: per user/month Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Monthly

40,000 Agent credits/month
Pro and Expert model access
4 concurrent Agent tasks

Max Annual

USD 160.00per month, billed annually

Discounted annual Max plan. Limit: Annual commitment Billing unit: per user/month equivalent Minimum seats: 1 Minimum commitment: Annual

40,000 Agent credits/month
Max feature set

Enterprise

See pricing details

Organization plan with enterprise security, integrations and governance. Limit: Custom quote required Billing unit: custom Contact sales for a quote.

SOC 2 Type II
SSO/SAML
RBAC
Encrypted isolated storage
Custom workflows
Enterprise support

Official pricing / availability source · Checked 23 September 2026. Confirm current taxes, regional terms and allowances. A listed plan is not necessarily the cheapest option.

Editorial verification: Not yet verified. Check the vendor's site for current pricing.

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SciSpace — frequently asked questions

What is SciSpace used for?

SciSpace is used to find, read, compare and write from scientific literature. Researchers can search papers, ask questions about PDFs, extract methods or findings into structured tables, conduct literature or systematic reviews and draft cited academic text. The platform also includes citation generation, paraphrasing, AI detection and specialized research agents, making it broader than a standalone PDF chatbot.

How much does SciSpace cost?

SciSpace Basic is free with 100 Agent credits per month. Premium costs USD 20 monthly or USD 12 annual-equivalent with 1,200 credits. Advanced costs USD 90 or USD 70 annual-equivalent with 10,000 credits. Max costs USD 200 or USD 160 annual-equivalent with 40,000 credits. Enterprise pricing is custom, and current annual plans can qualify for regional discount codes.

How do SciSpace Agent credits work?

Credits are consumed only by SciSpace Agent tasks such as searches, summaries and drafting, and heavier computational tasks use more credits. Monthly credits reset on the billing date and do not roll over. Running out does not disable the whole product: standalone AI Writer, Paraphraser, Literature Review, Citation Generator and Notebook tools continue working while users wait for renewal or upgrade.

Does SciSpace offer a refund?

SciSpace currently offers a 100% money-back guarantee within 24 hours of purchase when fewer than 300 Agent credits have been used. The company also reviews unexpected renewal and duplicate-charge cases. Approved refunds cancel the paid subscription immediately and return the account to Free, while bank processing can take several business days after SciSpace approves the request.

Is SciSpace secure for enterprise research?

SciSpace states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified. Enterprise deployments include SSO or SAML and role-based access, and uploaded documents are stored in isolated encrypted AWS environments. SciSpace also states that uploaded PDFs are private and not used to train its AI models. Organizations should still review retention, data residency and contractual requirements for sensitive research.

What do G2 reviewers say about SciSpace?

The retrievable G2 seller profile for TypesetIO currently shows only two reviews explicitly associated with SciSpace, which is too small for a reliable standalone rating. Those reviews describe SciSpace as practical, easy to start and useful as an all-in-one research tool. SearchSagar therefore treats G2 evidence as very limited and relies primarily on current official documentation for this record.