SciSummary

What is SciSummary?

SciSummary uses GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 AI models to produce clear summaries of scientific papers. It is built for researchers, faculty, students, and anyone curious about new discoveries who doesn’t have time to read full papers. Upload an article or email a document, and you receive a summary within minutes. The dashboard supports file attachments like PDFs and lets you import references with a single click.

The platform has summarized over 300,000 papers for more than 125,000 users, including researchers, faculty, and students at major US universities.

Who created SciSummary?

SciSummary was founded by Max Heckel, who serves as Founder and CTO. He is a two-time technical founder, formerly an engineering lead at McGraw Hill Education, and previously spent 12 years at Google as a software engineer. The company’s goal is to make research accessible and easy for everyone to understand.

What is SciSummary used for?

• Summarizing scientific articles and research papers with GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 models.
• Summarizing documents via email — send a file and receive a summary in minutes.
• Supporting literature reviews and keeping up with new research.
• Importing and summarizing references through the dashboard.
• Accessing unlimited summaries on higher subscription tiers.

Pricing

SciSummary offers a range of subscription tiers, including a free option with up to 10,000 words per month. Higher tiers provide unlimited summaries for heavier use.

Who is SciSummary for?

SciSummary suits busy scientists, students, and enthusiasts who want quick access to scientific knowledge without reading long articles. Its adoption by major US universities reflects its usefulness in academia, and its email and dashboard workflows help anyone stay current with published research.