PaperGuide AI

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  "name": "PaperGuide AI",
  "url": "https://paperguide.ai/",
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  "niche": "academic-research-agent",
  "category": "research-knowledge-work",
  "short_summary": "Finds, analyzes, and summarizes research papers; conducts literature reviews; generates deep research reports; manages references; and writes academic document…",
  "task_performed": "Finds, analyzes, and summarizes research papers; conducts literature reviews; generates deep research reports; manages references; and writes academic documents with citations",
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    "PDFs",
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    "BibTeX",
    "RIS",
    "DOI",
    "URLs)"
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    "research-backed answers with citations",
    "structured paper summaries",
    "data extraction tables",
    "deep research reports",
    "drafted academic documents",
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    "MLA",
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    "life sciences",
    "healthcare/clinical trials",
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    "confidence": "high",
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    "checked_at": "2026-07-28T04:51:47.777Z",
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          "20 AI searches/month",
          "500MB references storage"
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          "Systematic reviews up to 1,000 papers",
          "Unlimited AI searches and references storage"
        ],
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          "Image and table extraction"
        ],
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          "PRISMA-grade dual-review screening"
        ],
        "price_annual": "$119/seat/month billed annually ($1,428 annually)"
      },
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          "Contact Us"
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    "Rated by 1000+ Researchers and Universities",
    "user testimonials from PhD researchers, university faculty, and professionals",
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  "last_checked": "2026-06-16",
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  "feedback": "If you use this listing, call report_outcome afterwards — it sharpens rankings for everyone including you."
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