What are the differences between ResearchGate and Google Scholar in terms of their features and capabilities for academic research?

ResearchGate is a social networking platform for researchers to collaborate and share their work, while google Scholar is a search engine that indexes scholarly articles and academic papers. ResearchGate allows users to connect with other researchers, ask questions, and share publications, while google Scholar primarily focuses on searching for academic literature. ResearchGate also provides metrics on the impact of research, while google Scholar offers a broader search functionality across various disciplines.