Free Writing/Publishing Apps 2021
Free apps for writing and publishing articles. This guide is maintained by Avidnote. It’s a web-based app that helps researchers write & organize their research notes effectively online. Click here to learn more.
| Name | Description | Type | Research specific? |
|---|---|---|---|
Avidnote | Note-taking app developed specifically for academia. Read and annotate papers side-by-side. Organize your research effectively usign tags. Find new research papers within Avidnote. Collaborate on your research papers. | Web app - no download needed | Yes, including article retrieval and reference management. Focuses on research paper annotation. |
Grammarly | Helps correct your grammar and spelling as you write. | Chrome extention | No specific features for academic writing. |
Google Dictionary | Double click on a word to see what it means. | Chrome extention | No specific features for academic writing. |
Google Translate | Translate from one language to another. TIP! Use the chrome extention to highlight text and get instant translations. | Web, Chrome extention | No specific features for academic writing. |
Overleaf | Write & publish in LaTeX format online. | Web app - no download needed | Yes, useful for writing mathematical notation. |
Rayyan | Tool to help you write systematic literature reviews easier. | Web app - no download needed | Yes, focus on literature reviews |
Shortly AI | Let an AI write for you. Give it commands, and receive unique outputs. Works well sometimes and less well other times. Use with caution. | Web app - no download needed | No specific features for academic writing. |
The most dangerous writing app | Don't stop writing or your progress gets lost! Insane premise, good for writing shorter pieces. | Web app - no download needed | No specific features for academic writing. |
Writefull | Get instant language feedback on your essay, paper or thesis. Supports Word and Overleaf. | Extention for Word & Overleaf | Yes, including article retrieval and reference management. Focuses on research paper annotation. |
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