Open Knowledge Maps
Researchers looking for visual summaries of research topics; not ideal for those needing specific citation counts.
At a glance
Starts at
$39 per year
Price as published by the vendor, September 2026.
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web
Best for
Researchers, scientists
Not for
Individual researchers on tight budgets
3.8 out of 5
Scored by Alex after real useOur verdict
Open Knowledge Maps provides a visual overview and clusters papers into themes. However, it lacks specific citation metrics that some researchers require.
✓What it does well
Visual ClustersOrganizes research outputs into thematic clusters for easy understanding and exploration.
Multi-Language SupportSearches over 400 million outputs in more than 400 languages from various sources.
Open-Source SoftwareHosted on GitHub, making it accessible and modifiable by anyone.
✕Where it falls short
No Citation MetricsDoes not provide specific citation counts for research outputs.
Limited Custom IntegrationsCustom integrations are available but require further discussion with the team.
No Free TierRequires supporting membership to use certain features, which may be costly for individuals or small organizations.
Key features
AI-Based Search EngineUses AI technology to map and search scientific knowledge effectively.
Nonprofit OrganizationRuns as a charitable nonprofit aiming at open science principles.
Sustainable Funding ModelFunded through supporting members who contribute to the platform’s development and sustainability.
Supporting Member ProgramsProvides opportunities for organizations to become supporting members, co-creating with the platform.