scite
Research tool showing how papers are cited, with AI assistant
Overview
scite indexes scientific literature and shows how papers have been cited, including whether later work supports or contrasts their findings, alongside an AI research assistant. It is aimed at researchers, students and research-heavy organisations.
Good for
Key features
- Smart Citations showing supporting or contrasting mentions
- AI Assistant answers with cited references
- Collections and citation alerts
- Dashboards for tracking papers
- API and MCP access on Pro
Pricing
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | — | $20/mo | |
| Pro | — | $50/mo |
From our research of the official pricing page; not yet confirmed by an automatic check. Prices in USD per month: the only currency the page showed us, so UK prices may differ. A dash means that billing option isn't shown.
Free tier
Free trial only: 7-day trial of premium features, then auto-enrols in the chosen plan unless cancelled.
Alternatives to scite
Change timeline
Every change we've confirmed on the official pricing page: prices, plans, the free tier and restrictions. Each one was seen on two checks in a row.
No changes since tracking began; last checked 4 Oct 2026. We re-read the pricing page every day.
