Litmaps
Litmaps accepts seed papers or queries, searches a 270+ million paper index, visualizes citation networks, and sends automated alerts when new related papers appear. Workflow: add seed articles, explore citation maps and annotations, save Litmaps, and subscribe to configurable email alerts for new publications.
The site documents a Free tier and a Pro option with an annual price of "$ 120 / year - save 20%"; Team and Enterprise options require contacting sales and no per-seat Team price is listed on the pages.Is Litmaps right for you?
Good for
- Researchers and students who want citation-network visualizations and automated alerts to discover and monitor relevant papers.
- Searches a large indexed catalogue (claims 270+ million papers) to find relevant articles by citation connections.
- Provides visual mapping and annotation tools to view literature as networks instead of lists.
Keep in mind
- The web UI indicates creating a Litmap may require a larger screen for full functionality.
- Education discounts and verification are gated by an academic email requirement for the discounted rate.
- Teams that require published per-seat Team pricing on the website; Team and Enterprise pricing require contacting sales and are not listed on linked official pages.
Pricing and plan limits
The linked official pages list a Free tier and a Pro price ($ 120 / year shown) and state Team/Enterprise require talking to sales; detailed Team pricing is not listed on the linked official pages.
More about capabilities and limits
Documented strengths
Searches a large indexed catalogue (claims 270+ million papers) to find relevant articles by citation connections.
Provides visual mapping and annotation tools to view literature as networks instead of lists.
Offers automated monitoring via email alerts when new articles on a topic are published.
Limitations to consider
The web UI indicates creating a Litmap may require a larger screen for full functionality.
Education discounts and verification are gated by an academic email requirement for the discounted rate.
Choosing a plan
Create a Free account, build a Litmap from sample seeds, and confirm that alert cadence, export formats, and Team pricing meet your group’s needs by contacting Litmaps sales.
Based on the linked product documentation.
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