APA PsycInfo vs MathSciNet
APA PsycInfo
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| Figure | APA PsycInfo | MathSciNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.08/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Academic Research Databases | 8.3 (#10) | 7.3 (#22) |
| Coverage | The database includes journal articles, book chapters, and dissertations, with coverage spanning 600 years. | MathSciNet contains over 3.6 million items and more than 2.3 million direct links to original articles. |
| Purpose | APA PsycInfo is an abstracting and indexing database covering peer-reviewed literature in the behavioral sciences and mental health. | MathSciNet is an electronic publication providing searchable reviews, abstracts, and bibliographic information for mathematical sciences literature. |
| Support | APA provides search guides, tutorials, webinars, and search assistance; its FAQ says users can contact APA for help with search strategies. | The help page lists separate contacts for product functionality, reviewers, the in-house librarian, the Executive Editor, and subscriptions or consortia. |
| Updates | APA PsycInfo is updated twice weekly. | MathSciNet is updated hourly, and newly cataloged items are posted within the hour after receipt and processing. |
Plans
APA PsycInfo
- APA PsycNet Gold (includes APA PsycInfo) — APA members, joint APA/CPA members, s$169 a year
- APA PsycNet Gold (includes APA PsycInfo) — International Affiliates$299 a year
- APA PsycNet Gold (includes APA PsycInfo) — Non-Member Individuals$499 a year
- Institutional site licensePriced on request
In their own words
MathSciNet
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