Research Folio
An 
ORCID-connected research portfolio and interaction layer. Built on ORCID and OpenAlex data.
Identifier-anchored interaction for scholarly work.
A minimal layer, anchored to identifiers
ORCID and
OpenAlex provide the backbone; Research Folio keeps the surface light.
ORCID-verified identity
Connect your
ORCID iD to anchor authorship and profile.
OpenAlex enrichment
OpenAlex metadata adds works, venues, and relationships.
Interaction signals
Follow authors and like works as lightweight signals, separate from citations.
Basic insights
See simple counts and timelines for your own interactions.
Offline-first design
Works offline and syncs when you choose.
Data export
Export your data for reuse or archiving.
Data handling without
surveillance
Clear boundaries: public aggregation for identifiers, private control for your interactions.
No new accounts
Use your ORCID iD; Research Folio does not require a separate account.
No ads
No ad inventory, no sponsored feeds.
No tracking
No third-party tracking or cross-site analytics.
No resale of data
Research Folio does not sell or broker user data.
Public aggregation, private control
Public ORCID and OpenAlex metadata is referenced; your interactions stay under your
control.
Local-first storage
Your data lives on device, with optional sync through your own account.
No new accounts. Connect with ORCID if you choose.
No ads. No sponsored content.
No tracking. No third-party analytics.
Offline-first. Works without a connection.
Apple-native. Built with SwiftUI.
iOS + macOS. iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
No resale. Data is not sold or brokered.
Export data. JSON or CSV anytime.
Open identifiers. ORCID and OpenAlex.
Your control. Choose what you share.
Available on
multiple platforms
Native apps for Apple platforms, with Android coming soon.
iOS and macOS apps
Native apps built with SwiftUI for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Android coming soon
An Android version is currently in development and will be available soon.
App Store distribution
Available through the App Store for iOS and macOS.
Available on iOS and macOS
Apple-native, built with SwiftUI.
iOS and macOS only.