Inspec vs The Lens
| Inspec | The Lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $83.33/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | api, Web |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Full-text access | No | Yes |
| Advanced search | Yes | Yes |
| Subject coverage | stem | multidisciplinary |
| Content types | journals, conference proceedings, preprints, dissertations, books, patents, standards, technical reports, presentations, posters, videos | journal articles, conference proceedings, books, book chapters, preprints |
| Theses and dissertations | Yes | Yes |
| Conference proceedings | Yes | Yes |
| Institutional access | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Academic Research Databases. On Samsung Mobile US Press, The Lens scores higher on our published basis.