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 Mac 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, Library Genesis and Sci-Hub.

Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Sci-Net alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

Support Us

Help Keep AlternativeTo Free

With less and less ad revenue, we depend on donations to cover our costs. If AlternativeTo has saved you time, consider giving something back.

  1. Aurora icon
     20 likes

    A non-official Library Genesis (Libgen) Android mobile client.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  2. FreeBookSpot icon
     16 likes

    Free Book Spot is a free e-books links library where you can find and download free books in almost any category. Do you like ebooks? This is place for you! We have lots of links to free ebooks in more than 90 categories.

    13 FreeBookSpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. PDF Room icon
     6 likes

    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
     
  5. Libgen Desktop icon
     19 likes

    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.

    16 Libgen Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Medium Unlocker is an android app designed to access Medium articles without any paywalls.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Online
     
  7. Support Us

    Help Keep AlternativeTo Free

    With less and less ad revenue, we depend on donations to cover our costs. If AlternativeTo has saved you time, consider giving something back.

  8. SpringerLink icon
     5 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. GoodLIB icon
     2 likes

    Browser extension for Chrome and Firefox adds one-click badges to Goodreads and Hardcover book pages, linking directly to Z-library, Anna’s Archive, and other sources. UI is animated, sources are togglable, no data is collected, preferences are stored locally, and workflow is streamlined.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Legal Warning

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  10. EPDF icon
     6 likes

    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

    10 EPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
You are at page 2 of Sci-Net alternatives