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Research Smarter. Not Harder.
Turn Papers into Insights — Instantly.
Research Guru doesn’t tell you what each paper says. It tells you what they each say to you—through the lens of your research goal.
Who
Research Guru helps you make sense of academic papers—quickly and efficiently. Whether you’re starting a literature review or exploring a new research area, our tool extracts key insights so you can focus on understanding, not just reading.
Upload your research papers and get structured summaries including objectives, methodologies, key findings, and more—all organized and exportable.
Start AnalyzingCurious how it works in practice? Read about Maya’s real-world journey from confusion to clarity.
Why
Instant Insights: Understand what a paper says in seconds—not hours.
Research Context Mode: Tailor analysis to your topic or research questions.
Export Results: Download structured summaries in multiple formats.
Analyze Many Papers: Process papers in batches for big-picture synthesis.
Start AnalyzingWant to see how it all fits together? Read about Maya’s research journey.
How
1. Upload Papers — Choose one or more academic papers in PDF format.
2. Select Analysis — Choose Basic or Enhanced mode and (optionally) add your research context.
3. Get Results — Your job is queued and processed automatically—results are delivered in minutes as PDF, Word, Excel, and more.
Start AnalyzingServices
Identifies where the research paper's ideas, findings, or frameworks meaningfully support or align with your stated research or problem statement.
Read MoreHighlights tensions, limitations, or challenges within the paper that present conflicting views or obstacles to your stated research problem or approach.
Read MoreExtracts proposed areas for further study from the paper, especially those your research is designed to build on or help fulfill.
Read MoreSurfaces unresolved or emerging questions raised in the paper that your research could potentially investigate, clarify, or advance.
Read MoreCaptures unique contributions, perspectives, or novel frameworks in the paper that could be essential for informing or strengthening your research direction.
Read MoreClarifies the specific gaps in literature or practice the paper identifies—showing how your research work might directly respond or contribute to them.
Read MoreGathers thought-provoking ideas or debate-worthy issues from the paper useful for peer review, seminar discussions, or academic exploration in your field.
Read MoreFeatures
Research Guru transforms academic reading by extracting deep, structured insights from research papers—helping you synthesize, compare, and act on what matters most.
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How We Compare
We believe in transparent pricing, researcher-friendly features, and fair value. Here’s how we compare with popular academic AI tools.
| Feature | Research Guru | Scholarcy | Elicit | ChatGPT (Plus / Team) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built for Academic Research | ||||
| Structured Insight Outputs | Summaries | Claims/Evidence | ||
| Research Context Awareness | ||||
| Batch PDF Processing | Limited | Beta | ||
| Multi-format Export | PDF, Word | |||
| Tokens Never Expire | ||||
| Transparent, Usage-Based Pricing | ||||
| Cost per Basic Paper | $0.30–$0.50 | ~$0.50+ | Free / TBD | $20–$200/month |
| Institutional Support | Team & Enterprise | |||
| Responsible AI (RAISEF) |
We don’t charge per seat. We don’t lock you in. And we don’t train on your data. Just tools that work — fairly.
Ready to Buy
Research Guru uses a flexible token system—pay only for what you use, or choose a subscription for monthly token bundles.
1 token = 1 basic paper analysis and 3 tokens = 1 enhanced paper analysis.
Start with 5 free tokens.
Buy tokens in packs. Perfect for one-off research tasks or occasional use.
Get monthly tokens with added benefits. Best for regular users.
Need a top-up? Get 60 tokens for $14.99.
Read MoreCustom plans for departments, labs, and research groups.
Need a custom setup? Get in touch for academic discounts or institutional licensing.
Testimonials
I saved countless hours during my literature review. Research Guru helped me surface relevant papers and extract what actually mattered to my thesis.
The enhanced analysis mode is a game-changer. Being able to align paper insights with my specific research context gave me a real edge.
Research Guru helped my entire team process a batch of articles quickly. We were able to extract key themes and identify critical gaps in the literature.