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Research tool that shows how later papers cite a study (supporting or disputing it), with an AI assistant and search.

Free plan
Yes
Starting price
$20/mo
Pricing model
Freemium
Verification
Unverified
Last checked

Prices may change. These are correct as of 9 Nov 2026. Please confirm on the vendor's own page before you pay.

Unverified: Partly checked. Basic and Pro prices match on Scite's pricing page and its documentation (9 Nov 2026). Monthly prices come from the documentation; the pricing page shows the yearly rate. Enterprise is custom.

Free plan

Free plan. Free plan is for trying Scite and public data. A 7-day trial of a paid plan asks for a card.

Plans and prices (USD)

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PlanBilled monthlyYearly, per monthWhat it includes
Free $0 not recorded
  • Public Papers and Tallies endpoints need no API key
  • No MCP credits (removed Oct 2026)
Basic $20 $12
  • Full assistant and search
  • 250 MCP credits a month
  • Collections up to 1,000 papers
Pro $50 $40
  • 2,500 MCP credits a month
  • API key access
  • Collections up to 10,000 papers
Team $50 $40
  • Pro access for each user under one subscription
  • 2,500 MCP credits per user a month

"Not recorded" means we did not find that price, not that it is free. Prices exclude tax and can differ by country.

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Taken from what the vendor says the tool does. We have not tested it.

What to watch

  • The pricing page mentions a $60 API credit with Pro for a limited time.
  • Scite says students and academics can get a discount by email.
  • Check Scite's site before buying.

Sources

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