Paperpile

Paperpile is a web-based reference manager that helps users collect, organize, read, annotate, and cite research papers. It is especially known for its strong integration with Google Docs, making it easy to insert citations and build bibliographies while writing. It is designed for researchers, students, and teams who want a simple way to manage academic sources.

Key Features

• Collect and import papers from academic databases, publisher sites, PDFs, and browser saves.
• Organize references with folders, labels, stars, and search tools.
• Read and annotate PDFs inside an integrated viewer.
• Add citations and bibliographies directly in Google Docs, Word, and LaTeX.

Use Cases

• Students can keep class readings and sources in one organized library.
• Researchers can write papers faster by inserting citations directly into documents.
• Teams can share libraries and collaborate on research projects.