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Scite

Citation context showing support and contradiction.

4.4(920)PaidPlans from $20/mo
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Overview

Scite classifies how each citation treats a paper — supporting, contrasting or mentioning — so you can judge whether a finding actually holds up.

Teams reach for Scite when citation context showing support and contradiction. It sits in the paid bracket (Plans from $20/mo) and is reviewed by AIAtlas editors against the tasks people actually bring to it, not marketing claims.

Best for

Where this tool consistently outperforms alternatives.

  • Researchers
  • Academics
  • Students

Pricing

Indicative plans — always confirm on the official site.

Free

Trial only

Limited evaluation access.

  • Core features
  • Community support
  • Usage caps

Paid

Popular

Plans from $20/mo

For individuals and small teams shipping daily.

  • Highest-quality models
  • Priority speed
  • Full history and exports

Enterprise

Custom

Security, control and volume pricing.

  • SSO and audit logs
  • Data residency options
  • Dedicated support

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Unique citation-context data
  • Catches contested findings
  • Useful for literature reviews

Cons

  • Subscription required
  • Coverage varies by field

Key features

What you actually get day to day.

Smart Citations with context

Supporting vs contrasting counts

Reference check for manuscripts

Assistant with cited answers

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