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Paperpile

A web-based reference manager that integrates with Google Drive and Google Docs for managing research libraries and citations.

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Overview

Paperpile is a browser-based reference management tool designed for researchers to collect, organize, annotate, and cite academic papers. It integrates with Google Drive for PDF storage and Google Docs for citation insertion, supporting collaboration and mobile access.

Updated Oct 27, 2026

7 things

What Paperpile has

Apps

iOS (store page, opens in a new tab)
Android (store page, opens in a new tab)
Browser extension

For teams

Shared workspaces where multiple users can collaborate on the same content. One of 4 Education tools with team accounts.

Support

Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool. One of 24 Education tools with human support.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription. One of 10 Education tools with a free trial.
A product demonstration available to prospective customers who want to evaluate the tool. One of 11 Education tools with public demo.

9 features

Key Features

Paper research library
Paperpile is more than a reference manager. It’s where your papers come together and make sense, ready for whatever comes next.
Collect papers
Save papers and PDFs from anywhere in one click.
Organize papers
Keep your library tidy, however large it gets.
Read and annotate
Highlight what matters and capture your thoughts.
Citations and bibliographies
Add correctly formatted citations and bibliographies as you write.
Share with team
Share papers, notes, and ideas with your team.
Library organization
A library with thousands of papers doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With Paperpile, keeping it organized is easy — even fun.
Citation formatting
Getting citations right is important — and often tedious. Paperpile does the hard work for you, so you never have to think about formatting again.
Shared libraries
Send papers with one click, keep a shared group repository, work on the same document without conflicts — all while staying in control of your privacy.

Pros and cons

Pros

Seamless integration with Google Drive and Google Docs enhances workflow for users in the Google ecosystem.
Supports a wide range of citation styles and custom styles for organizations.
Unlimited PDF storage leveraging Google Drive without arbitrary limits.
Collaborative features allow shared libraries and real-time citation collaboration.
Mobile apps for iOS and Android enable access and annotation on the go.

Cons

Currently requires Chrome for sign-up and primary use; Safari and Firefox support is in beta.
No monthly billing option; all plans are billed annually.
Limited offline functionality as it is primarily web-based.
Some advanced features require the higher-tier Expert plan.
No free plan beyond the 30-day trial period.

As of October 2026

Pricing

Enterprise and Institutions
Custom
on request

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7 things

What Paperpile has

Apps

iOS (store page, opens in a new tab)
Android (store page, opens in a new tab)
Browser extension

For teams

Shared workspaces where multiple users can collaborate on the same content. One of 4 Education tools with team accounts.

Support

Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool. One of 24 Education tools with human support.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription. One of 10 Education tools with a free trial.
A product demonstration available to prospective customers who want to evaluate the tool. One of 11 Education tools with public demo.

9 features

Key Features

Paper research library
Paperpile is more than a reference manager. It’s where your papers come together and make sense, ready for whatever comes next.
Collect papers
Save papers and PDFs from anywhere in one click.
Organize papers
Keep your library tidy, however large it gets.
Read and annotate
Highlight what matters and capture your thoughts.
Citations and bibliographies
Add correctly formatted citations and bibliographies as you write.
Share with team
Share papers, notes, and ideas with your team.
Library organization
A library with thousands of papers doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With Paperpile, keeping it organized is easy — even fun.
Citation formatting
Getting citations right is important — and often tedious. Paperpile does the hard work for you, so you never have to think about formatting again.
Shared libraries
Send papers with one click, keep a shared group repository, work on the same document without conflicts — all while staying in control of your privacy.

Pros and cons

Pros

Seamless integration with Google Drive and Google Docs enhances workflow for users in the Google ecosystem.
Supports a wide range of citation styles and custom styles for organizations.
Unlimited PDF storage leveraging Google Drive without arbitrary limits.
Collaborative features allow shared libraries and real-time citation collaboration.
Mobile apps for iOS and Android enable access and annotation on the go.

Cons

Currently requires Chrome for sign-up and primary use; Safari and Firefox support is in beta.
No monthly billing option; all plans are billed annually.
Limited offline functionality as it is primarily web-based.
Some advanced features require the higher-tier Expert plan.
No free plan beyond the 30-day trial period.

As of October 2026

Pricing

Enterprise and Institutions
Custom
on request

You?

Be the first to rate Paperpile

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See Paperpile at work before you try it.

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0 questions

Paperpile

Overview

What Paperpile has

Apps

For teams

Support

Pricing

Key Features

Paper research library

Collect papers

Organize papers

Read and annotate

Citations and bibliographies

Share with team

Library organization

Citation formatting

Shared libraries

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Paperpile pricing plans

Enterprise and Institutions

Be the first to rate Paperpile

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What Paperpile has

Apps

For teams

Support

Pricing

Key Features

Paper research library

Collect papers

Organize papers

Read and annotate

Citations and bibliographies

Share with team

Library organization

Citation formatting

Shared libraries

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Paperpile pricing plans

Enterprise and Institutions

Be the first to rate Paperpile

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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