scite
4.2paidResearch tool that shows how papers cite each other — supporting, contrasting, or mentioning — via Smart Citations.

About scite
Scite is an AI research tool that uses Smart Citations to show whether later research supports or contradicts findings, starting at $20/month. It searches across 280M+ full-text articles, preprints, books, patents, and datasets. Smart Citations classify every citation as supporting, contrasting, or mentioning, with context. It can analyze papers, journals, authors, institutions, or funders. Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Zotero, and via API. Offers Full-Text Search, Citation Reports, Alerts, and MCP credits. Plans: Basic $20/mo (250 MCP credits, 1,000-paper collections), Pro $50/mo (2,500 MCP credits, 10,000-paper collections), Team $100/mo (2 users, 2,500 credits/user/mo). Best for researchers, students, and organizations needing evidence verification and literature review. Common uses: checking citation context, finding related work, and assessing scientific consensus.
Features
- Smart Citation classification
- Full Text Search across 280M+ articles
- Citation Reports and Alerts
- Integration with Claude, ChatGPT, Zotero
- API access for teams
- MCP credits for assistant queries
Tool Details
4.2
from $20/mo
AI research
2026-07-03
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