Sci-Net Alternatives

Sci-Net is described as 'Open communication has always been a cornerstone of science. However, in the past 50 years it has been largely obstructed by high prices that prevent free flow of information and exchange of ideas, effectively blocking and preventing new groundbreaking discoveries in science and' and is an website. There are more than 25 alternatives to Sci-Net, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Linux and F-Droid apps. The best Sci-Net alternative is Z-Library, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Sci-Net are The Pirate Bay, Anna’s Archive, Sci-Hub and Library Genesis.

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  1. Libgen Desktop icon
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    Libgen Desktop is a Windows application for browsing a local copy of LibGen catalog. The main (non-fiction), fiction and scientific articles (scimag) LibGen collections are supported.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. OpenLeaf icon
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    Unleash the power of literature with OpenLeaf, your one-stop app for timeless public-domain books. Crafted meticulously using Flutter, OpenLeaf offers a seamless and smooth reading experience.

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. arXiv icon
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    arXiv® is a free distribution service and an open archive for scholarly articles in the fields of physics, mathematics, computer science, quantitative biology, quantitative finance, statistics, electrical engineering and systems science, and economics.

    10 arXiv alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. DOAJ is a unique and extensive index of diverse open access journals from around the world, driven by a growing community, committed to ensuring quality content is freely available online for everyone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. PDF Room icon
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    PDF Room is an online platform that allows users to access a wide array of PDF files covering numerous subjects. PDF Room provides an efficient and user-friendly interface for browsing and downloading PDFs, from scholarly articles to eBooks, user manuals, and technical documents.

    7 PDF Room alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. SpringerLink icon
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    SpringerLink is the world's most comprehensive online collection of scientific, technological and medical journals, books and reference works.

    8 SpringerLink alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. EPDF icon
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    Write a book, elevate your profile, build a business - Upload ideas and beginner tips to get you started. Write a book, elevate your profile, build a business - Upload ideas and beginner tips to get you started

    9 EPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Zenodo icon
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    Built and developed by researchers, to ensure that everyone can join in Open Science. Catch-all repository for EC funded research. CERN, an OpenAIRE partner and pioneer in open source, open access and open data

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. KUPDF icon
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    Online books in all types of formats.

    37 KUPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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