Collate vs Explainpaper
| Collate | Explainpaper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $16/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-file chat | Yes | — |
| Source citations | Yes | — |
| Export formats | HTML, PDF, email drafts, web links | — |
Both are listed in Best AI PDF Tools. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Collate scores higher on our published basis.