Keenious

AI that recommends relevant research articles based on your writing and notes.

Best for: Unique content-based approach Not ideal for: Recommendation scope can be narrow
Price Paid
Free plan Yes
For Researchers
Level Beginner
Updated Mar 2026
Category AI Research
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Why choose Keenious

AI recommendation engine that analyzes your writing or notes and suggests relevant research articles. Integrates with Google Docs and Microsoft Word. Simply paste your text and get tailored paper recommendations based on content.

  • +Unique content-based approach
  • +Great editor integrations
  • +Easy to use
  • +Affordable premium
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Where it falls short

  • Recommendation scope can be narrow
  • Smaller database
  • Occasionally irrelevant suggestions
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Best for these users

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Target audience
Researchers, academics, knowledge workers
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Best for
Unique content-based approach
Skip if you need
Recommendation scope can be narrow
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Pricing overview

Freemium Free plan: Yes

Free basic recommendations. Premium at $6/month for advanced features.

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Key features

Content-based recommendations
Google Docs integration
Microsoft Word plugin
Real-time suggestions
Relevance scoring
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The verdict

Keenious Freemium

Keenious is a solid choice for researchers who need unique content-based approach. At freemium, it delivers good value. Main caveat: recommendation scope can be narrow. Compare with alternatives before committing.