Semantic Scholar

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Semantic Scholar is ranked #7 of 27 in AI search engines on Inferse. It runs on API, Browser extension, Web. There is a free plan.

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Facts

Purpose: Semantic Scholar provides free, AI-driven search and discovery tools for scientific literature.webflow.semanticscholar.org · 2 Oct 2026
Research corpus: Its Academic Graph API page lists 214 million papers, 2.49 billion citations, and 79 million authors.webflow.semanticscholar.org · 2 Oct 2026
Search and discovery: Semantic Scholar uses natural language and machine learning techniques to find relevant results across academic papers.webflow.semanticscholar.org · 2 Oct 2026
Paper library: Signed-in users can organize saved papers into folders, bulk-export citations, and share public folders with collaborators.webflow.semanticscholar.org · 2 Oct 2026
Research recommendations: Research Feeds recommend papers based on papers saved in library folders and can send recommendations by email.webflow.semanticscholar.org · 2 Oct 2026
Ask This Paper: Ask This Paper provides AI-generated answers with supporting statements, but is available on limited papers and has been tested only on English-language papers.webflow.semanticscholar.org · 2 Oct 2026
Semantic Reader: Semantic Reader offers inline citation cards, paper navigation, library saving, contextual definitions, and annotation and highlighting with Hypothesis integration.webflow.semanticscholar.org · 2 Oct 2026
Browser extensions: Chrome and Firefox extensions let users search Semantic Scholar from highlighted text and navigate to matching paper pages.webflow.semanticscholar.org · 2 Oct 2026
Zotero integration: The FAQ describes saving paper information, URLs, available PDFs, and available TLDRs from Semantic Scholar pages to a Zotero library using the Zotero browser extension.webflow.semanticscholar.org · 2 Oct 2026
API use terms: The API license limits covered use to internal, non-commercial research or educational purposes, and directs users seeking commercial use to contact AI2 about an expanded license.api.semanticscholar.org · 2 Oct 2026
AI output limitation: Semantic Scholar says language-model-generated text in its features may contain errors that can be difficult to detect.webflow.semanticscholar.org · 2 Oct 2026
Mobile availability: Semantic Scholar says it has no smartphone app and that its website is designed for desktop and mobile devices.webflow.semanticscholar.org · 2 Oct 2026
Support: The librarian resources page directs users to the FAQ, a Contact Us form, and tutorial videos for help.webflow.semanticscholar.org · 2 Oct 2026