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Scite
by Scite •Citation & Evidence Tools
AI research platform for discovering papers and evaluating how scientific claims are cited.
Overview
What is Scite?
Scite helps researchers find literature and inspect citation context so they can assess whether later work supports or contrasts a claim.
Best for
Document AnalysisDeep ResearchAcademic Research
Decision intelligence
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A compact reading of the recorded evidence, editorial review signals and comparison data for Scite.
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Considerations & evidence gaps
Lifecycle status is not verified
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Use-case fit0/3 verified
Pricing evidence3/3 plans checked
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Capabilities
Features & use cases
Core capabilities listed for Scite.
Deep Research
Performs multi-source research, synthesis and evidence-oriented investigation.
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Web Browsing & Search
Retrieves and synthesizes information from live or indexed web sources.
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Document & PDF Analysis
Reads, extracts, summarizes and answers questions over uploaded documents and PDFs.
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Explore capabilities
Best use cases
Web #Research#Professional
Pricing
Pricing overview
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Enterprise
Custom
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Review · verified 1 month ago
- Custom enterprise pricing.
Basic Annual Equivalent
USD 20/month
Review · verified 1 month ago
- Displayed per month
- billed yearly.
Pro Annual Equivalent
USD 50/month
Review · verified 1 month ago
- Displayed per month
- billed yearly.
Evidence-separated performance
Verified benchmarks & scores
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Product Experience
96.0/100 class composite
User/reviewer product-experience evidence. This is not treated as a technical benchmark.
Product Experience
Product Experience
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Independent
G2 Verified User Rating — Product Experience
Tested product / versionScite
96.0 / 100
#22 of 149 Same-benchmark rank#22 of 149 tools
Scoring directionHigher is better
Leader context
4.0 pts behind HyperWrite
TestedAug 30, 2026
G2 AI Orbit verified Aug 30, 2026
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Common questions
Scite FAQ
Quick answers based on the information currently available in this AI Orbit profile.
What is Scite?
Scite helps researchers find literature and inspect citation context so they can assess whether later work supports or contrasts a claim. Scite is provided by Scite and AI Orbit categorizes it under Search & Research. Its structured capability profile includes Deep Research, Web Browsing & Search and Document & PDF Analysis; field-level verification may still be pending for some capability mappings.
Who makes Scite?
Scite is provided by Scite. Technology company developing Scite, with AI capabilities focused on search & research workflows. Within AI Orbit, the product is cataloged in Search & Research, which describes its primary product category rather than the provider itself.
What is Scite best for?
AI Orbit currently maps Scite to structured use cases including Document Analysis, Deep Research and Academic Research. These are reviewed taxonomy mappings used for discovery and fit; field-level evidence may still be pending, so they are not presented as independently verified claims. Supporting cataloged capabilities include Deep Research, Web Browsing & Search and Document & PDF Analysis.
How much does Scite cost?
AI Orbit currently has verified plan-level pricing data for Scite, including Enterprise, Basic Annual Equivalent and Pro Annual Equivalent. Exact rates, billing units, limits and verification dates are shown in the pricing section of this profile rather than compressed into a single potentially misleading price. Because providers can change prices and plan limits, check the linked official pricing source before making a purchase or production decision.