Scite
Shows whether later papers support or contradict a citation.
Overview
Rather than counting citations, Scite classifies them: does the citing paper support the claim, mention it neutrally, or contradict it? That distinction is the product, and it is the one thing raw citation counts hide.
Key features
Smart citations
Supporting versus contradicting classification.
Reference check
Screen a reference list for retracted or disputed work.
Browser extension
Citation context while reading.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | $20/mo | Full access |
| Institutional | Custom | Site licence |
Pricing last checked: Aug 17, 2026. Always confirm current pricing on the official site.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Surfaces contradicting evidence that citation counts hide
- Retraction checking is genuinely valuable
Cons
- No meaningful free tier
- Coverage depends on publisher agreements
Who it's not for
A recommendation is only worth something if it says who should skip the tool. Scite is a poor fit if:
- Casual research
- Fields with poor indexing
- Anyone needing a free tool
Privacy & your data
Queries and reading activity are cloud-processed. Institutional access may make usage visible to your library administrators.
Policies change. This summary reflects our last review β the vendor's current privacy policy is always the authority.
Integrations
How to use
Try it before you pay
Start on the free tier or trial and run one real task end to end β not a demo prompt. That is the only way to tell whether it fits how you actually work.
Check the limits that bite
Find the constraint that will matter at your volume: generation credits, seats, export quality or rate limits. It is usually not the headline price.
Decide in a week
Set a date to keep or cancel. Tools that survive on 'I might use it later' are how subscription costs quietly accumulate.
FAQs
- Is there a free version?
- No free tier at the time of our last check; see the pricing table above for current plans.
- Can I use the output commercially?
- Generally yes on paid plans, but rights differ by tier and change over time. Check the vendor's current terms for your specific plan before client work.
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