AI Research & Search
OpenRead
AI paper-reading workspace with quick summaries and Q&A, refreshed against new research.
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DEV-TOP · horizontalWhat it does
OpenRead lets you upload or search for a paper, then generates a quick summary or answers direct questions about it, backed by a research database that refreshes frequently so results reflect very recently published work.
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Free tier reality
Free plan includes a small number of monthly uses of the AI summary and Q&A features, plus unlimited PDF uploads for reading and organizing papers without AI.
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DEV-MID · rectangleKey features
- Quick AI paper summaries
- Paper-specific AI Q&A
- Frequently refreshed research database
- PDF organization and reading tools
Best for
- Quickly getting the gist of a new paper
- Staying current with very recently published research
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DEV-BOTTOM · horizontalOpenRead FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is OpenRead free?
Yes — Free plan includes a small number of monthly uses of the AI summary and Q&A features, plus unlimited PDF uploads for reading and organizing papers without AI.
What is OpenRead best for?
Quickly getting the gist of a new paper Staying current with very recently published research
What platforms does OpenRead run on?
OpenRead is available on: web.