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ResearchGPT

Limited to research paper pdfs, lacks advanced features.

Checked 4 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

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At a glance

Starts at $0.07 per month Price as published by the vendor, September 2026.
Free tier Free trial only
Platforms Web, macOS, API
Best for Researchers working with PDF papers only
Not for Web content analysts

3.9 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

ResearchGPT is a simple fastapi app for conversing with PDF research papers. It works well but limits users to basic functions and offline storage options.

✓What it does well

Easy integrationIt allows uploading or linking online PDFs easily.
Fast responsesProvides quick and relevant answers to questions about the paper content.
Offline capabilityWorks without internet access after storing PDF embeddings locally.

✕Where it falls short

Limited platforms supportOnly works with research papers in pdf format, no web browser or app interface available.
No advanced analyticsCannot perform deep analysis; lacks features for complex data visualization and summarization.
Offline storage limitationsDepends on local Redis installation, limiting portability across devices.

Key features

API integrationUses OpenAI API for generating responses to questions about research papers.
Custom embeddingsExtracts text from uploaded or linked PDF files and creates custom embeddings.
Response sourcingReturns source pages for generated responses, including relevant page numbers.
Open-source licenseReleased under MIT License making it open to modifications and contributions.

Questions about ResearchGPT

What is ResearchGPT?

ResearchGPT is a simple FastAPI app for conversing with PDF research papers. Users upload or link an online PDF, the app extracts the text and creates custom embeddings, and it then answers questions about the paper using the OpenAI API, returning the source pages behind each response.

Is ResearchGPT open source?

Yes. ResearchGPT is released under the MIT License, which leaves it open to modifications and contributions. The reviewer says it works well for its narrow purpose of answering questions about research papers, though it limits users to basic functions.

How much does ResearchGPT cost?

ResearchGPT starts at $0.07 per month, as published by the vendor, and offers a free trial rather than a free plan. Toolio lists a single paid option at that starting price, with no other tiers.

Does ResearchGPT work offline?

Partly. The reviewer says ResearchGPT works without internet access once PDF embeddings are stored locally. That offline storage depends on a local Redis installation, though, which limits portability across devices and is listed among its shortcomings.

What are the limitations of ResearchGPT?

ResearchGPT only works with research papers in PDF format and cannot perform deep analysis, with no features for complex data visualization or summarization. Toolio lists it as best for researchers working only with PDF papers and not for web content analysts. Alex scored it 3.9 out of 5.

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