# AI Scientist-v2

Agentic tree search proposes ideas, runs experiments and writes papers. AI Scientist-v2 is free, with no paid plan attached, at github.com.

## Facts

- **Pricing tier:** Free
- **Works on:** Self-hosted
- **Works in browser:** No

## Capabilities

- Agentic tree search proposes ideas, runs experiments and writes papers
- No human-authored templates needed
- Open code from Sakana AI
- Requires disclosure of AI use in resulting papers

## FAQ

### What is AI Scientist-v2?

AI Scientist-v2 is listed under Science & Research AI, in the Research & Learning category on Flocci AI Tools. Agentic tree search proposes ideas, runs experiments and writes papers. It is free, with no paid plan attached, and it lives at github.com.

### Is AI Scientist-v2 free?

AI Scientist-v2 is listed as fully free — there is no paid tier attached to it in the catalog. That makes it one of the 397 entries on Flocci AI Tools with no upgrade path built in.

### Can I use AI Scientist-v2 in a browser, or is there an app?

AI Scientist-v2 needs to be installed or self-hosted — it doesn't run in a browser tab. It is available on self-hosting.

### What can AI Scientist-v2 do?

AI Scientist-v2 does 4 things the catalog singles out: Agentic tree search proposes ideas, runs experiments and writes papers; no human-authored templates needed; open code from sakana ai; requires disclosure of ai use in resulting papers.

### What is the best free alternative to AI Scientist-v2?

AlphaFold Server is the closest free alternative: it sits in the same Science & Research AI sub-category and is free. Biomni, Boltz and Evo 2 also start free. The full list is on the alternatives page.

## Related

- [AI Scientist-v2 alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/ai-scientist-v2)
- [Science & Research AI](https://aitools.flocci.in/category/research-learning/science-research-ai)
- [Best free AI tools for science and research](https://aitools.flocci.in/best/best-science-research-ai)
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Source: Flocci AI Tools — https://aitools.flocci.in/tool/ai-scientist-v2

Facts last verified: October 2026