kitio.aiAdded Oct 28, 2026
ReadCube
Free trial · $10/moReference manager with an AI assistant for papers and patents
What is ReadCube?
ReadCube helps researchers discover, read, annotate, organize and cite literature, now with an AI assistant that answers questions from your library and large paper and patent databases. It replaces the Papers app, whose Pro tier became ReadCube Plus.
The AI assistant gives answers linked to the exact source passage, can chat with one paper or compare up to 20, and turns plain-language requests into structured searches. An AI access indicator shows whether a publisher allows AI use on each paper.
Libraries use tags, custom fields and smart lists, PDFs can be annotated directly, and SmartCite handles citations. Saved searches add new papers automatically with daily, weekly or monthly alerts, and enterprise plans include document delivery and systematic review tools.
Features
- AI answers with cited passages
- Chat with up to 20 papers
- PDF annotation
- SmartCite citations
- Literature monitoring alerts
- Dimensions paper index
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Digital Science
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Pricing
- Pricing model
- Free trial
- Paid options from
- $10/mo
- Billing frequency
- Monthly
ReadCube plans
Essentials
$10/mo
- Per user
- Literature management
- Basic AI chat with PDF
Plus
$20/mo
- Per user
- Extended chat with PDFs
- Chat with up to 20 articles
Enterprise
Contact sales
- Onboarding and training
- Library curation services
Prices in USD, checked Oct 29, 2026. Plans change often, so confirm on the ReadCube site.Official pricing
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Pros
- Every AI answer links to its source
- Flags AI permissions per paper
- Discount for academics
Cons
- Daily limits on AI chat
- Library chat needs the Plus plan
- Priced per user
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What is ReadCube?
ReadCube helps researchers discover, read, annotate, organize and cite literature, now with an AI assistant that answers questions from your library and large paper and patent databases. It replaces the Papers app, whose Pro tier became ReadCube Plus.
What happened to the Papers app?
Papers is now part of ReadCube; the former Papers Pro tier is called ReadCube Plus.
Does ReadCube offer an academic discount?
Yes. Academics get 40% off.
How much does ReadCube cost?
ReadCube is free trial, with paid plans from $10/mo.
Is there a free version of ReadCube?
No, but you can try it free before paying.
What are the main features of ReadCube?
AI answers with cited passages, Chat with up to 20 papers, PDF annotation, SmartCite citations, Literature monitoring alerts, Dimensions paper index.
Who makes ReadCube?
ReadCube is made by Digital Science.
What are the best alternatives to ReadCube?
Popular alternatives include SciSpace, Elicit, Enago Read.