--- title: ReadCube Reviews meta\_title: 'ReadCube Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 174 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how ReadCube works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.4 review\_count: 174 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Education url: https://www.g2.com/categories/education --- # ReadCube Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by ReadCube but has limited features. Are you part of the ReadCube team? [Upgrade your plan](https://my.g2.com/readcube/upgrade?utm_campaign=s3&utm_medium=claim-popup&utm_source=g2) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! ReadCube is an all-in-one research management software designed to empower researchers, academics, and professionals in organizing, accessing, and analyzing scientific literature more efficiently. With advanced AI-powered tools, ReadCube transforms literature workflows, improves discoverability, and streamlines literature management, enabling researchers to focus on critical analysis and breakthrough findings. Built for research-driven individuals and organizations, ReadCube's intelligent features support comprehensive literature review and seamless reference management. The platform's AI-enhanced search and personalized literature monitoring keep users updated on relevant studies, significantly reducing manual work and saving valuable time. Key features include: - Reference Management: Organize and sync references across devices, making it easy to access sources anytime and anywhere. - AI Assistant: Interact with individual PDFs or entire libraries to clarify complex terms, identify research gaps, translate content, and more. - AI-Driven Literature Recommendations: Discover relevant articles specific to your research interests, streamlining the discovery process. - PDF Reader: Annotate, highlight, and share insights within PDFs for collaborative research and review. - Literature Monitoring: Receive personalized alerts and notifications to stay updated on the latest publications in your field. -SmartCite: A user-friendly citation tool that connects your library to your writing platform, enabling seamless citation as you write. ReadCube's AI-enhanced literature management solutions support thousands of organizations and millions of researchers worldwide, helping them get back to the breakthrough work that matters most. * * * Seller [ReadCube](https://www.g2.com/sellers/readcube) Discussions [ReadCube Community](https://www.g2.com/products/readcube/discuss) Languages Supported English Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Rachel Segal Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by ReadCube. ### ReadCube Starting at $65.00 Per Year ### ReadCube Enterprise Contact Us [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/readcube/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Mendeley](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mendeley") Mendeley 4.3/5(250) ](https://www.g2.com/products/mendeley/reviews) [ ![EndNote](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "EndNote") EndNote 4.1/5(183) ](https://www.g2.com/products/endnote/reviews) [ ![EasyBib.com](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "EasyBib.com") EasyBib.com 4.6/5(153) ](https://www.g2.com/products/easybib-com/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/readcube/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 174 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ Typical contract price $0k - $0k [Sign in to view](/login) Per Year [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## ReadCube Integrations (1) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft Word ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews) Show More ![Verified User in Research](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Research") UR Verified User in Research Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/13/2024 "A step backwards from earlier products" 1.5/5 What do you like best about ReadCube? One thing I like is that the papers are stored on the Cloud, so I can access them from my home office, my work office, on when I am traveling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about ReadCube? I used Papers 2 and Papers 3 for many years, and enjoyed the functionality and ease of use. In particular, it interfaced very well with arXiv and with MathSciNet and made importing papers and bibliographic information very easy. The new version ReadCube has lost a lot of the functionality. The user interface is clumsy: in particular, importing papers and then adding bibliographic information is a pain. It is very hard to create special libraries for projects. For instance, I wanted to create a library of all my own (100+) publications, but the only way I could figure out how to do it was to move them one at a time. There are now multiple duplicates in my archive--cleaning them out is too much work. And when a paper gets updated (e.g., when the authors post a revision to arXiv) there does not seem to be any easy way to replace the existing file with the new one, which leads to all these duplicates. I only use the online version now, as the program on my computer is way too clumsy to be of serious use. I do not like the fact that it cannot search easily for names with diacritical marks. For instance, I have papers by an author named Hästö, and half of them got indexed as Hasto. Therefore, to find anything, I have to search twice. Other databases (such as MathSciNet from the American Math Society) let me search for Hasto. I never use the program to export bibliographic information: what it produces in the BibTeX format requires so much clean-up that it is easier to go online and download the citation information elsewhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is ReadCube solving and how is that benefiting you? It lets me keep track of 1,000s of papers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Thatcher M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Thatcher M.") TM Thatcher M. Member Board Of Directors Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/23/2022 "Brilliant AI for discovering relevant research, failed to meet my basic needs as an MA student" 1.5/5 What do you like best about ReadCube? The AI recommendations based on articles you add to the tool are excellent! Very kind people in support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about ReadCube? The bugs and frustration of getting the basics needed for desk research to work well: importing citations, PDFs, search, and the slightly clunky annotation tools (those are pretty good, just not as slick as the other tool I wound up going with). When I was testing it service was also very overloaded and slow to respond, and not always knowledgable or able to help. Oh, and the ticket system for support is also pretty confusing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is ReadCube solving and how is that benefiting you? The tool did an amazing job of helping me discover new and relevant research. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ## Questions about ReadCube? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about ReadCube ](https://www.g2.com/products/readcube/discussions/new) GU Guest User What is ReadCube Papers used for? 0 Upvotes 0 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-readcube-papers-used-for) MS M S • Last activity almost 5 years ago How can I see pdf while editing bibliographic data? 1 Upvote 2 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/40201-how-can-i-see-pdf-while-editing-bibliographic-data) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/readcube/discuss) ## Pricing Options Pricing provided by ReadCube. ### ReadCube Starting at $65.00 Per Year ### ReadCube Enterprise Contact Us [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/readcube/pricing) ReadCube Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_5a282d8d948142ab885657207e9c3426/mendeley.png "Product Avatar Image") Mendeley 4.3/5(250) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/mendeley-vs-readcube) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_10f1683f53cc35fb59cf660e80d6be20/zotero.png "Product Avatar Image") Zotero 4.4/5(99) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/readcube-vs-zotero) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_79d1e55423c4e496e5de32d1d55e2efb/endnote.png "Product Avatar Image") EndNote 4.1/5(183) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/endnote-vs-readcube) ##### Categories on G2 [Reference Management](https://www.g2.com/categories/reference-management) ##### Explore More [Top-rated software for managing business expenses](https://www.g2.com/discussions/top-rated-software-for-managing-business-expenses)[Is Adobe Audition worth the subscription for a small podcast or video team?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-adobe-audition-worth-the-subscription-for-a-small-podcast-or-video-team)[What are the most reliable M&A software platforms based on reviews from long-term enterprise users?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-most-reliable-m-a-software-platforms-based-on-reviews-from-long-term-enterprise-users) [What are the most trusted automotive digital retailing platforms by dealership managers whose teams need integrated tools to close more deals?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-most-trusted-automotive-digital-retailing-platforms-by-dealership-managers-whose-teams-need-integrated-tools-to-close-more-deals)[Which theater venue management platforms are most trusted by theater directors based on user reviews?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-theater-venue-management-platforms-are-most-trusted-by-theater-directors-based-on-user-reviews)[What are the most reliable endpoint security services based on reviews from enterprise security teams avoiding vendor lock-in?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-most-reliable-endpoint-security-services-based-on-reviews-from-enterprise-security-teams-avoiding-vendor-lock-in%20) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)