Scite shows not just how many times a paper has been cited, but whether those citations are supporting, contrasting or simply mentioning the original claim. Its AI assistant answers research questions citing supporting and contradicting evidence from the literature.
Best for
Researchers who need to understand the quality and context of citations, not just the count.
Pricing
Ongoing free tier available, no trial required. Paid plans start at $20/mo.
Pros
- Shows whether citations support, contradict, or simply mention a claim — genuinely more useful than a raw citation count
- AI assistant answers research questions citing both supporting and contradicting evidence
Cons
- Best suited to academic and scientific research contexts specifically
- Deepest search and citation analysis features require a paid plan
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researchcitationsacademicliterature-reviewevidence
Frequently asked questions
How is Scite.ai different from just checking citation counts?
A high citation count doesn't tell you whether other researchers agreed or disagreed with a paper's findings — Scite specifically classifies each citation as supporting, contrasting, or mentioning, which is a more meaningful signal.