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Your literature review in minutes, synthesized from your own papers.
Add your papers, answer a few quick questions, and Litrevu synthesizes them into a structured literature review with real citations from your own sources. See your Introduction free, 800 words, no credit card. Most people have it in about 15 minutes.
Every citation comes from YOUR sources, never the internet. No hallucinated references.
How it works
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Add your sources
Upload PDFs, paste a link, or pull open-access papers on your topic. Takes a minute.
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Answer a few quick questions
Tell Litrevu your topic and research question. No lengthy setup.
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Get your cited synthesis, free
Your Introduction is free, 800 words, no card. Real citations from your own sources, ready to review and revise.
How Litrevu compares
Not all AI writing tools are built for academic work.
| Feature | Litrevu | ChatGPT | Jenni AI | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cites your uploaded papers | Yes | Partial | From library | Yes |
| No hallucinated references | Yes | No | Partial | Yes |
| Structured report (8 sections) | Built-in | Manual prompting | Partial | Yes |
| Time to structured synthesis | 2–4 hrs | Hours of prompting | Hours of editing | 40–80 hrs |
| Auto-formatted citations | All major styles | Inconsistent | Partial | Manual |
| Pricing | From $8.49 once | Free / $20 mo | $12–29/mo | Your time |
Cites your uploaded papers
LitrevuYes
ChatGPTPartial
Jenni AIFrom library
ManualYes
No hallucinated references
LitrevuYes
ChatGPTNo
Jenni AIPartial
ManualYes
Structured report (8 sections)
LitrevuBuilt-in
ChatGPTManual prompting
Jenni AIPartial
ManualYes
Time to structured synthesis
Litrevu2–4 hrs
ChatGPTHours of prompting
Jenni AIHours of editing
Manual40–80 hrs
Auto-formatted citations
LitrevuAll major styles
ChatGPTInconsistent
Jenni AIPartial
ManualManual
Pricing
LitrevuFrom $8.49 once
ChatGPTFree / $20 mo
Jenni AI$12–29/mo
ManualYour time
Common questions about
AI literature reviews
How does Litrevu help with my literature review?
Add your sources (upload PDFs or pull papers from OpenAlex) and Litrevu reads and synthesizes them into structured notes with real citations. You guide the topic and research question, and the AI extracts key findings from your sources for you to review, revise, and rewrite in your own voice. 800 words free, no credit card required. Read more about AI research assistance for literature reviews.
How long does a literature review take with Litrevu?
Most literature reviews can be synthesized in under two hours. A traditional lit review takes 40\u201380 hours of reading. Litrevu reads your uploaded papers and extracts a structured synthesis with citations in minutes per section. Your starting point to review and revise. See our step-by-step literature review guide.
Does Litrevu hallucinate citations like ChatGPT?
No. Every citation comes from your sources. Litrevu never invents references. It uses retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to pull content exclusively from your sources, so every reference is real and verifiable.
What citation styles does Litrevu support?
APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, Vancouver, and IEEE. You can switch between citation styles instantly after generation. Most students use APA or Harvard formatting. Learn how to cite sources in a research paper.
Is Litrevu just for literature reviews?
Not at all. Litrevu synthesizes your sources for every section of a research paper: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Abstract, and Title. You review, revise, and rewrite each section. Most students start with the free Introduction synthesis, then upgrade for the rest. See the full research paper structure.
How much does Litrevu cost?
Start free with 800 words (enough for your Introduction). Paid plans are a one-time purchase, not a subscription: Starter at $8.49 for 7,500 words, Scholar at $49 for 100,000 words, and Platinum at $99.99 for 250,000 words.
How many sources can I use?
Find relevant papers on your topic through Litrevu, or upload your own. Free accounts support up to 10 sources, Starter 30, Scholar 100, and Platinum up to 5,000. The more sources, the richer your citations.
Will my paper be flagged by Turnitin or AI detectors?
Litrevu produces a structured synthesis that you must review, revise, and rewrite in your own voice before submitting. Because the output is grounded in YOUR uploaded sources (not generic text), it reads more like genuine academic content than typical AI output. That said, always revise thoroughly. The more you rework the synthesis, the more it reflects your thinking. Read our take on AI detection and process-based evaluation.
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Starter
$8.49
7,500 words • Finish the section you started
- Up to 30 sources (find or upload)
- All 6 citation styles
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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$49
One complete cited literature-review draft
- Up to 100 sources (find or upload)
- Priority support
- Everything in Starter
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$99.99
250,000 words • For labs and power users
- Up to 5,000 sources (find or upload)
- White-glove support
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