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“Smart citations”
- Why you'd click
- Checking claims
- Red flags
- Paid for most
- Price
- $12/mo billed yearly (Basic; 7-day trial)Free tier unclear
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Scite: pricing, pros & alternatives.
Profile
Scite, in short.
Scite: Smart citations. Best for checking claims. Watch out for: paid for most. Price: $12/mo billed yearly (Basic; 7-day trial) (free tier unclear, checked Oct 2026).
| Free tier | Free tier unclear |
|---|---|
| Job in a stack | Research & sources |
| Cheapest paid plan | $12/mo billed yearly (Basic; 7-day trial) |
| Monthly equivalent | $12/mo |
| Price checked | Oct 2026 |
Alternatives
Scite alternatives.
- 01
General-purpose AI assistant
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Google's assistant with Workspace ties
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Answer engine with citations
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Chat with your sources, audio overviews
- 05
AI for academic papers
- 06
Search answers in research
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is Scite free?
Free tier unclear. Cheapest paid plan: $12/mo billed yearly (Basic; 7-day trial) (checked Oct 2026).
What is Scite best for?
Checking claims.
What are the downsides of Scite?
Paid for most.