Litmaps
Citation maps that keep tracking new papers for you.
Overview
Litmaps visualises a literature as a citation map over time and monitors it, alerting you when new relevant papers appear.
Teams reach for Litmaps when citation maps that keep tracking new papers for you. It sits in the freemium bracket (Free tier · Pro from $10/mo) and is reviewed by AIAtlas editors against the tasks people actually bring to it, not marketing claims.
Best for
Where this tool consistently outperforms alternatives.
- Researchers
- Students
- Academics
Pricing
Indicative plans — always confirm on the official site.
Free
$0
Everyday use with fair limits.
- Core features
- Community support
- Usage caps
Paid
PopularPro from $10/mo
For individuals and small teams shipping daily.
- Highest-quality models
- Priority speed
- Full history and exports
Enterprise
Custom
Security, control and volume pricing.
- SSO and audit logs
- Data residency options
- Dedicated support
Pros & cons
Pros
- Great for staying current
- Clear temporal view of a field
- Works with Zotero and BibTeX
Cons
- Free tier is limited
- Learning curve on map controls
Key features
What you actually get day to day.
Interactive citation maps over time
Seed-based paper discovery
Monitoring alerts for new work
Reference manager import and export
Alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Ready to try this AI?
Start with Litmaps on the official site — Free tier · Pro from $10/mo.