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Academia.edu vs ResearchGate

A side-by-side look at Academia.edu and ResearchGate. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Academia.edu

Academia.edu

Education & Reference

Academia.edu is a platform for academics to share research papers, monitor deep analytics around the impact of their research, and track the research in their field. It has over 100 million registered users.

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ResearchGate

ResearchGate

Social & Communications

ResearchGate is a social networking site for scientists and researchers to share papers, ask and answer questions, and find collaborators. With over 19 million members, it allows researchers to connect with others in their field and discover research from around the world.

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