Scite from Scite classifies how later papers cite a reference as supporting, mentioning, or contrasting. It is aimed at academics evaluating claim reliability, with a freemium limited reports with institutional licenses for full access. Coverage gaps exist in newer or non-English journals. Editorial teams should verify fit against their compliance and workflow needs before rolling it out broadly.
Scite
Scite
Smart citations showing supporting or contrasting evidence
FreemiumScore 63.9#146 overall#6 in Research & Search
33 editorial upvotes · editor score 4.2 / 5
Specs
| Pricing | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Platforms | Web |
| Launched | Jan 1, 2018 |
| Last verified | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Vendor | Scite |
Highlights
- Smart citations
- Reference checks
Pros
- Unique citation lens
- Trust building
Cons
- Incomplete coverage
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- Connected PapersVisual graph of related academic papers63.4
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