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Scite

Smart citation search.

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What it does

Scite is a research tool that shows how scientific papers have been cited, whether later studies supported or contradicted them, and includes an AI assistant grounded in research literature. It helps you judge how well-supported a claim really is.

Who it's for

Researchers, students and librarians checking the reliability of scientific claims.

Good points

  • Shows if findings were supported or disputed
  • AI assistant grounded in research
  • Citation alerts and dashboards
  • Free 7-day trial

Watch out for

  • No free plan
  • Mostly useful for academic work
  • Citation classifications can be imperfect

Good for

Pricing

Free plan: no · Paid plans from $12/month billed yearly (Basic)

No free plan; 7-day free trial. Basic $12/month billed yearly, Pro $40/month billed yearly.

Last verified Oct 15, 2026 on the official pricing page. Prices can change; check before you buy.

Official pricing page

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Free plan available Paid from $11/user/month billed annually (Plus) Last verified Oct 15, 2026