What It Does
scite is an AI-powered research platform that analyzes citation context — showing how a paper has been cited by others (supporting, contrasting, or simply mentioning). This helps researchers evaluate the reliability and impact of scientific claims.
Key Features
- Smart Citations — see if citing papers support or contrast findings
- Citation statements — read the exact context of each citation
- AI assistant — ask research questions answered from scientific literature
- Journal dashboards — evaluate journal quality through citation analysis
- Reference check — verify if references in a paper actually support the claims made
- Browser extension — see citation context on any paper you read online
Pricing Breakdown
| Tier | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Limited searches, basic citations |
| Researcher | $20/mo | Unlimited searches, AI assistant |
| Team | $35/mo | Collaboration, export |
Who It’s For
Academic researchers, journal editors, peer reviewers, and anyone who needs to evaluate the reliability of scientific claims by understanding how they have been received by the research community.
Competitive Position
scite occupies a unique niche — citation context analysis. No other tool shows whether citations support or contradict claims. This makes it invaluable for evaluating research quality. Competes with Elicit and Consensus on the research assistant front but differentiates through its citation intelligence. Particularly valuable for peer review and systematic evaluation.