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Smart citation research tool showing supporting, contrasting, and mentioning citations.

4.1
PaidResearch & Search

Pricing

Paid

Company

scite

Founded

2018

Personal $20/mo; Pro $50/mo with patents, clinical trials, grants, and 2,500 MCP credits; 7-day free trial; institutional pricing custom.

Who It's For
ResearchersPeer reviewersScience journalistsResearch librarians
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About scite

scite analyzes how scientific papers cite one another, classifying citations as supporting, contrasting, or mentioning. Its Assistant and MCP integrations help researchers evaluate evidence quality beyond raw citation counts.

Key Features

  • Smart citation analysis
  • Supporting vs. contrasting classification
  • Citation context extraction
  • AI research assistant
  • Browser extension for inline citations

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ Unique citation classification

+ Reveals true scientific consensus

+ Good browser extension

Cons

- Paid-only with no free tier

- Limited to indexed journals

- Classification can be imprecise

Use Cases

Evaluating research reliabilityUnderstanding citation contextLiterature review enhancementChecking if findings are supported

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