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Litmaps vs Zoom

Litmaps and Zoom are both Productivity tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, user ratings, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeLitmapsZoom
VendorLitmapsZoom
Rating★ 4.6★ 4.5
PricingFreemiumFreemium
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, iOS, Android
Key featuresGrowing citation maps from seed papers, Discovery of unconnected-but-relevant works, Shared maps for labsMeetings, Recordings, Links
HeadquartersWellington, New ZealandSan Jose, USA
Founded20162011
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Litmaps has a higher user rating (4.6★ vs 4.5★).
  • Both Litmaps and Zoom use a Freemium model.
  • Litmaps runs on Web; Zoom runs on Web, Desktop, iOS, Android.

Frequently asked questions

Is Litmaps or Zoom better?

By user rating, Litmaps scores higher (4.6★ vs 4.5★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Litmaps or Zoom?

Both Litmaps and Zoom use a Freemium pricing model.

Are Litmaps and Zoom open source?

No — neither Litmaps nor Zoom is open source.

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