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scite

by Research Solutions

See how a paper has been cited, not just how often.

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What is scite?

scite classifies citations by whether later papers support, contrast or merely mention a claim. That makes it quicker to judge whether a finding has held up, and its assistant answers research questions with references you can open and check.

Main use cases

  • Checking whether a finding was later disputed
  • Finding supporting evidence for a claim
  • Writing literature reviews with real references
  • Monitoring new citations to your own work

Key features

  • Smart Citations: supporting, contrasting, mentioning
  • Research assistant with referenced answers
  • Reference check for manuscripts
  • Browser extension and dashboards

Pricing

scite is a paid tool with a free trial. Listed pricing: Free trial · Paid plans available.

Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Best for

Academics and analysts who need to vet the evidence behind a claim.

Tags

  • Citations
  • Evidence
  • Academic
  • Papers

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scite FAQ

What is scite?

scite classifies citations by whether later papers support, contrast or merely mention a claim. That makes it quicker to judge whether a finding has held up, and its assistant answers research questions with references you can open and check.

Is scite free?

scite is a paid tool with a free trial. Listed pricing: Free trial · Paid plans available. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Who is scite best for?

Academics and analysts who need to vet the evidence behind a claim.

What can you use scite for?

Common uses: checking whether a finding was later disputed, finding supporting evidence for a claim, writing literature reviews with real references and monitoring new citations to your own work.

What are the best alternatives to scite?

Popular alternatives include Elicit, Consensus, Semantic Scholar and Perplexity. See the full shortlist on our AI Research page.

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