Explainpaper vs Paperguide

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Vendor 1

ExplainpaperAI Research Assistants

AI reading assistant that explains confusing passages in research papers with plain language.

$16+ / monthPriceNo reviewsRating2022Founded

Vendor 2

PaperguideAI Research Assistants

AI research companion helping academics conduct literature reviews, summarize papers, and draft manuscripts.

$19 / monthPriceNo reviewsRating2023Founded

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Overview
Category	AI Research Assistants	AI Research Assistants
What it is	AI reading assistant that explains confusing passages in research papers with plain language.	AI research companion helping academics conduct literature reviews, summarize papers, and draft manuscripts.
Pricing
Price	$16+ / month	$19 / month
Pricing model	Tiered plans	Tiered plans
Free options	Free plan, Free trial	Free plan, Free trial
Company
Founded	2022	2023
Team size	1-10 employees	1-10 employees
Headquarters	Boston, MA	San Francisco, CA