scite
Smart Citations show whether a paper has been supported or contradicted by later research.
Visit scite From $20/mo; 7-day free trial
Quick verdict
- Best for
- Researchers vetting claims before citing them
- Pricing
- From $20/mo; 7-day free trial
- Not ideal if
- No meaningful free tier
What is scite?
scite indexes citation statements from millions of papers and classifies each as supporting, contrasting, or mentioning, so you can see how a claim held up over time. Its AI assistant answers questions with citations drawn from that index, and it flags retracted papers.
Key features
- Smart Citations classified as supporting or contrasting
- AI assistant with cited answers
- Retraction and editorial-notice alerts
- Reference checking for manuscripts
- Browser extension and Zotero integration
Pros
- Unique view of whether findings replicated
- Catches retracted sources before you cite them
- Assistant is grounded in citation context
Cons
- No meaningful free tier
- Coverage depends on publisher agreements
- Interface is dense
Best for
Researchers vetting claims before citing themJournalists checking scientific claimsEditors and reviewers
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