Paperpile

The modern way to manage your research papers.

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Overview

Paperpile is a web-based reference manager designed for a streamlined workflow within the Google ecosystem. It allows users to collect papers from the web, organize them in a cloud-based library, and cite them directly in Google Docs.

✨ Key Features

  • Deep integration with Google Docs and Chrome
  • Clean and simple user interface
  • PDF management and annotation
  • Collaboration and shared folders
  • Web and mobile apps

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Best-in-class Google Docs integration
  • Simple, clean, and fast user experience
  • Web-first approach

Unique Value: Offers an unparalleled, seamless experience for collecting, managing, and citing research within a Google-centric workflow.

🎯 Use Cases (3)

Researchers and students who primarily use Google Docs Collaborative writing in Google Docs Organizing and reading PDFs

✅ Best For

  • Seamlessly citing references while writing in Google Docs
  • Building a research library with one-click saves from the browser

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Users who primarily work in Microsoft Word
  • Researchers needing advanced features for systematic reviews

🏆 Alternatives

Zotero Mendeley

While Zotero and Mendeley have Google Docs integrations, Paperpile's is far superior in terms of speed and usability.

💻 Platforms

Web iOS Android

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Google Docs Google Chrome Google Scholar PubMed

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Business tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ SSO

💰 Pricing

$2.99/mo

✓ 30-day free trial

Free tier: N/A

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