--- description: Review of Scite_ Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Scite_ | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Data Discovery Software](/directory/1896/data-discovery-tools/software) > [Scite\_](/software/496288/scite) # Scite\_ Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/496288/scite > Scite is a cloud-based research platform serving individual researchers, PhD students, university libraries, and pharmaceutical or academic institutions of all sizes. Scite helps users evaluate the credibility of scientific papers by showing how publications have been cited — whether supporting, contrasting, or simply mentioning a source. Core features include Smart Citations, which display the context of each citation, a research assistant for querying scientific literature, and a dashboard for tracking citation activity across documents. Scite also offers reference checks and journal analytics to help institutions assess research quality. These tools help researchers make informed decisions about which studies to trust and build upon. Scite is available via web browser with no installation required. Support is provided through a knowledge base, email, and live chat, giving users multiple ways to get help when needed. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 5 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 5 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: scite ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: CA$20.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Customisable Reports - Dashboard Creation - Data Dictionary Management - Metadata Management - Multiple Data Sources - Sensitive Data Identification ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Data Discovery Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1896/data-discovery-tools/software) ## Related Categories - [Data Discovery Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1896/data-discovery-tools/software) - [AI Writing Assistant Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4486/ai-writing-assistant/software) ## Reviews ### "Scite is an AI revolution for every scientist" — 4.0/5 > **Monika** | *12 June 2023* | Biotechnology | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: At last, I've discovered a tool that has significantly streamlined my work processes. This tool not only aids me in organizing my resources but also enables me to search for new articles efficiently. Its capabilities surpass databases such as NCBI, ScienceDirect, or Web of Knowledge in locating the precise references I require. The truly impressive feature is its ability to import saved references from Zotero and Mendeley. This discovery was a delightful surprise for me. Moreover, utilizing scite to read articles has saved me days of sifting through less relevant material. > > **Cons**: While Scite's utility is undeniable, the cost may seem substantial if you're not using it frequently. In such cases, you might find free alternatives like Elicit to be satisfactory. While Mendeley has its limitations and I've been considering a replacement, Scite does not yet provide integration with my online LaTeX editor, Overleaf. Therefore, I find it necessary to continue using both tools for the time being. > > Scite has indeed been a game-changer for me. However, it also adds to the collection of software I have to manage. Ideally, I'm looking forward to a time when all these functionalities could be consolidated into a single, efficient platform. ----- ### "Awesome text editor" — 4.0/5 > **Keith** | *16 November 2022* | Computer Networking | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: This was my first programming text editor, it has man capabilities and was a great learning experience. There are a ton of built in languages for linting and support > > **Cons**: Very simple and the layout is not the best but you get used to it, you can't change certain features or the layout > > A great product, a bit advanced in general, but something every programmer should try ----- ### "Scite , a informative tool for cite" — 3.0/5 > **Pragya** | *1 July 2025* | Translation & Localisation | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: This tool is a good amalgamation of finding apt references and recent articles at a single place. > > **Cons**: Sometimes the information that we find is very superficial , in case of depth research it is not very helpful. > > it is good and quite productive for managing the information regarding research articles all at once. ----- ### "Game-Changer in Scientific Citations" — 5.0/5 > **Gil** | *15 September 2023* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Smart Citations feature: is absolutely revolutionary, at least for me imo. Super easy to use and seamlessly integrated into my research routine. Plus, the parity pricing for users in Indonesia (in my use case) is a fantastic touch – quality at a fraction of the cost\! > > **Cons**: Scite is mostly smooth sailing, I did wish they had a feature to directly compare multiple papers side by side. Also, an interactive tutorial or walkthrough for complete beginner, first-time users in the main page would be a cherry on top. > > Scite has been a breath of fresh air in my research process that I do as a freelance researcher. Totally helped me quickly evaluate the credibility of papers and see how they've been cited in context. The benefits? Time saved and better-quality references for my work. ----- ### "Helpful tool for research" — 5.0/5 > **Paul** | *28 October 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Credible citation generation helped me write a scholarly viewpoint article. > > **Cons**: It could be a little cheaper given the fact that market is now getting saturated with multiple AI based writing tools. > > Overall I had a nice experience using this platform. It saved a lot of my effort. ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/496288/scite) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data