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Figwise vs PaperFig
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
AI-generated, journal-ready research figures in minutes.
AI scientific figures with editable labels, built-in OCR, and 4K
Primary task
Scientific illustrations
Scientific illustrations
Pricing
Freemium · Free + from $15/mo
Freemium · Free + from $120/yr
Pricing details
Free + from $15/mo
Free + from $120/yr
Billing cycle
Monthly
Yearly
API access
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Web
Integrations
Not documented
Not documented
Source rating
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Listed strengths
- Figures built to journal specs, not generic templates
- Official PRISMA 2020 and CONSORT 2010 wording
- Publisher presets for graphical abstracts (Elsevier, MDPI, Cell)
- True vector SVG — editable in Illustrator after export
- Text labels stay editable, nothing flattened to bitmap
- Assists in creating scientific figures
- Transforms descriptions into visuals
- Supports in developing mechanisms
- Aids workflow creation
- Creates graphical abstracts
Listed limitations
- Built for authoring solo rather than team review
- 2D figures only
- Runs in the browser, no offline app
- Style customisation is limited by design — presets over free canvas
- No public API yet
- Limited vector export options
- Credits system for usage
- Limited to scientific figures
- Image editing limited
- Certain features are premium