AI Research & Search
Scite
Shows how a paper has actually been cited — supporting, contrasting, or just mentioning it.
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DEV-TOP · horizontalWhat it does
Scite uses AI to classify how later papers cite a given study — as supporting, disputing, or merely mentioning its findings — giving a more reliable signal of a paper's standing than a raw citation count.
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Free tier reality
A free account includes a limited number of smart-citation lookups per month; full access requires a paid plan.
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DEV-MID · rectangleKey features
- Smart citations classified as supporting/contrasting/mentioning
- Browser extension for citation checks while reading
- Journal and article-level reports
Best for
- Checking whether a paper's findings have held up in later research
- Evaluating source reliability before citing it
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DEV-BOTTOM · horizontalScite FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is Scite free?
Yes — A free account includes a limited number of smart-citation lookups per month; full access requires a paid plan.
What is Scite best for?
Checking whether a paper's findings have held up in later research Evaluating source reliability before citing it
What platforms does Scite run on?
Scite is available on: web, chrome-extension.