AI tool directory · Research
Which AI tool should I use for research?
Find, read and cite sources faster. Picked by our editors; order is not paid for.
Featured · Sponsored
This slot is open. Feature your tool here, €49/month: sponsored #1 slot in this category + featured in the Lensmap picks newsletter. Always labelled as sponsored.
Feature your tool here, €49/month →| Tool | What it does | Free tier? |
|---|---|---|
| Perplexity | Answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources. | Yes Free plan with limited Pro Searches · source |
| Elicit | AI research assistant for searching and summarising academic papers. | Yes Free tier with unlimited search · source |
| Consensus | Search engine that answers questions from peer-reviewed research. | Yes Free plan with unlimited basic searches · source |
| NotebookLM | Google's notebook that answers questions grounded in your own sources. | Yes Free to use with a Google account · source |
Quick answers
Which of these have a free tier?
Perplexity, Elicit, Consensus, NotebookLM have a free plan or free tier.
Is any listing here paid for?
No. Only the box marked 'Featured · Sponsored' at the top is paid, and it is always labelled.
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