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Google Scholar vs ResearchGate

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

Google Scholar

Google Scholar

Education & Reference

Google Scholar is a free online academic database that indexes scholarly literature across disciplines and sources. It allows users to search for peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts, and court opinions.

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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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