Added Oct 28, 2026
alphaXiv
FreeDiscuss arXiv papers and chat with them using AI
What is alphaXiv?
alphaXiv is a platform for reading and discussing arXiv preprints, with comments anchored to specific lines of a paper. AI features summarize papers, answer questions and explain sections, which helps researchers keep up with new work.
You can switch any arXiv URL to alphaXiv to open the paper with discussion threads and AI chat. Trending feeds show which new papers researchers are talking about, and authors can respond to comments on their work.
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- Line-level discussions
- AI paper chat
- Paper summaries
- Trending papers feed
- Author responses
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- Free for researchers
- Active discussion community
- Easy switch from arXiv
Cons
- Limited to arXiv papers
- Discussion depth varies
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What is alphaXiv?
alphaXiv is a platform for reading and discussing arXiv preprints, with comments anchored to specific lines of a paper. AI features summarize papers, answer questions and explain sections, which helps researchers keep up with new work.
How much does alphaXiv cost?
alphaXiv is 100% free.
Is there a free version of alphaXiv?
Yes. alphaXiv is completely free to use.
What are the main features of alphaXiv?
Line-level discussions, AI paper chat, Paper summaries, Trending papers feed, Author responses.
Who makes alphaXiv?
alphaXiv is made by alphaXiv.
What are the best alternatives to alphaXiv?
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