ReadCube Literature Management vs Article Galaxy
ReadCube’s literature management system helps businesses discover, organize, read, annotate, share, and cite research. In short, we simplify the day-to-day so you’re free to make tomorrow’s discoveries. See how ReadCube compares to Article Galaxy.
From startups to leading global organizations, hundreds of companies trust ReadCube’s award-winning platform to transform the way their team works with scholarly literature.
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ReadCube vs Article Galaxy
ReadCube’s advanced reading environment makes it easy for your team to align on what’s critical and feel confident in your understanding of the work.
Article Galaxy
Organization
Import references & PDFs
Import other file types
Automatic metadata extraction and article identification
Merge duplicate articles
Bulk import references through CSV
Enhanced CSV import functionality
Export references to XLSX
Full-text search, including annotations
Advanced search filters
Customizable lists
Smart Lists
Labels and article ratings
Watch folders for automatic PDF import
File management
Custom Fields
Reading
Clickable Enhancements for PDFs
Inline references
Full reference lists
Linked author names
Automatic attachment of supplemental information
Full screen PDF viewer
Article outline
PDF annotation, highlight tools & drawing tools
High resolution figure & video viewer
Easily open articles in various places (publisher website, PubMed, etc.)
AI: Chat with a PDF
AI: Chat with Library/List
Finding New Papers
AI Assisted Query Builder
Built-in search
1-click PDF downloads
Extensions supporting 1-click downloads & PDF streaming across the web
Institutional Proxy integration
Crossref integration
Dimensions.ai integration
Full Text Search
Save Search (bookmark)
View all Saved Searches
Refine Search Results with AI
Auto deposit search results to library
Automatic email notifications of new papers added to your shared libraries
Advanced Discover and Metrics
Personalized paper recommendation engine
Customizable recommendations based on publication time frame
Constantly-updated stream of recommendations
Related articles
Citation count metrics
Relative citation ratio (article level impact)
Field citation ratio
Visualizations and clickable lists of citing articles
Contextual citations
Altmetric integration
Sharing
Private collaboration groups
Unlimited Shared Libraries
Shared metadata
Shared PDFs
Shared public lists
Shared tagging
Shared annotations
Shared Smart List
Citing
Word-compatible citation tool
Google Docs-compatible citation tool
Instant bibliography insertion and style formatting
Included citation styles
Add and create custom styles
Create CSL styles
Marking favorite styles
Integrated web search within the plugin
Quickly copy formatted citations
Export to other citation file formats (.bib, .ris)
Access to references in both personal and shared libraries
EndNote citation converter
Article Acquisition
Institutional Proxy support
Direct importing of Open Access Papers (Gold/Green OA)
On-demand purchase PDFs (document delivery)
Advanced holdings & subscription integration
Access permissions and secure administrative panel
Supported Platform/Devices
Desktop app (Windows, Mac)
Web reader with enhanced PDFs
Web-based library
Compatibility with all modern web browsers
Mobile apps (smartphone, tablet)
iOS (including Apple Pencil support)
Android
Theme support (dark mode)
Cloud Storage and Sync
Sync library across platforms and devices
Cloud storage space for library metadata and PDFs
Support
Priority Customer Support
Dedicated Account Manager
Access to Technical Support Team
Extensive Knowledge Hub
Literature Review
Custom form creation
Conditional form logic
Add references to projects automatically
AI suggested answers with contextual references
Multi stage reviews
Robust admin controls on project participants and reviewers
PRISMA charts
Automatic reports
Flags conflicts
Audit Logs
Seamless connection to your libraries
Switch to ReadCube
1
Scope
Work with ReadCube experts to map out your migration plan.
2
Migrate
Move your existing research, including tags, lists, and folders, into ReadCube with the help of our technical experts.
3
Launch
Ensure your library and account are set up exactly as you want, with ReadCube experts standing by to help.
4
Optimize
Improve your literature management with more streamlined workflows, Smart Lists, and enhanced collaboration features.
5
Success
Enjoy your new literature management solution and continue making world-changing discoveries.