Academia.edu
The easiest way to share papers with millions of people across the world for free.
Overview
Academia.edu is a platform for academics to share research papers. The company's mission is to accelerate the world's research. Academics use Academia.edu to share their research, monitor deep analytics around the impact of their research, and track the research of academics they follow.
✨ Key Features
- Paper sharing
- Analytics on readership and citations
- Researcher profiles
- News feed of recent research
- Grant and job opportunities
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Large user base
- Focus on paper sharing and analytics
Unique Value: Share your research with a massive global audience and get detailed analytics on its impact.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Disseminating research to a wide audience
- Gaining insights into who is reading one's work
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Formal peer-reviewed publishing
🏆 Alternatives
Academia.edu has a very large user base, which can lead to greater visibility for shared papers.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Free to upload and share papers, and access a limited set of features.
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