Products
AI Benchmark
Desktop
Mobile
Monthly visits
833K
Up19.0%MoMSep 2026
Public revenue
Undisclosed
No public revenue evidence yet
Entry price
$12/mo
Higher than 53% of peersNiche median $11/mo
Creators
Josh Nicholson
@joshmnicholson· 1,646 followers+2 more creators
Launched
7y ago
2019-05-01 · Est.

Traffic

Monthly visitsData through Sep 2026
Events1 change · 2 marketing moves

Marketing moves

Launches, search & content, referrals, promotions
  • Scite enables dropping custom files into CollectionsProduct Activity

    Scite now allows users to add their own files—including protocols, drafts, data, slides, and figures—into a Scite Collection. Files can also be read by connected agents via Scite MCP.

    Nov 4 · 10d agoX Post

  • scite launched on Show HN (2 pts · 1 comments)Launch

    Scite MCP – Full-text scientific papers in your AI workflow

    Feb 28 · 9mo agoSource

  • scite launched on Product HuntLaunch

    Evidence, analyses, and expert opinion on nearly any subject

    Jul 21, 2021 · 5y agoSource

  • scite launched on Show HN (3 pts)Launch

    Visualize Supporting and Disputing Citations

    Sep 28, 2020 · 6y agoSource

  • scite launched on Product HuntLaunch

    See supported and disputed research in context

    Sep 22, 2020 · 6y agoSource

Open Source & Agent Ecosystem

GitHub · MCP / Skill
Last commit 2026-11-05
GitHub Stars
★ 107
Forks
7
License
See repository
Primary language
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Store data

App Store
scite extension
scite extension App Storev1.34.14+
sciteReferenceEducation
Updated 4y ago
Rating
Rating not syncedRating count not synced
New ratings last mo
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Price & IAP
FreeIAP data not synced
First released
2021-02-024 MB
Store Screenshots (4)
Latest Release Notes (v1.34.1)

- fix semantic scholar badges

scite is a platform that helps researchers better discover and evaluate scientific articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. Code available: https://github.com/scitedotai/scite-extension

Store assets, rating histograms, install tiers, and screenshots are synced from Apple App Store, Google Play, and Chrome Web Store.

Traffic sources

Sep 2026

Traffic breakdown

Channels

  • Direct45%
  • Organic Search26%
  • AI Assistants8%
  • Referrals7%
  • Other13%

Countries

  • Iraq16%
  • Indonesia11%
  • United States9%
  • India8%
  • Philippines7%

Search

Domain authority 75Domain registered 2018-02-21

KeywordMonthly volume
consensus ai207.3K
scite24.9K
scite ai19.7K
sciteai3,000
cite ai2,620

Traffic data: Vaneform

Pricing

Basic
$12/mo (billed annually)
250 MCP credits/month · Collections up to 1,000 papers
Pro
$40/mo (billed annually)
2,500 MCP credits/month · Collections up to 10,000 papers
Enterprise
Contact sales
Unlimited users with pooled usage · Collections up to 50,000 papers

Trial: Start free 7-day trial · 2 paid tiers ($12–$40) · Enterprise custom tier · Observed 2026-11-11 · Pricing page

Entry price $12/mo, Higher than 53% of peers; “Academic Writing & Research” median is $11/mo.View pricing benchmark

Pages & changes

Tracked since 2020-05-26

Key pages

Weekly snapshots

Changes

  1. Nov 11 · 3d ago

    Product format no longer mentioned: Chrome ExtensionFeatures

    chrome_extension→—

Design

First-screen visual analysis & :root CSS

Soft & Friendly (Light canvas, balanced density) featuring centered headline + input layout and interactive hero demo / tool visuals.

First-screen preview · click to zoom

First-screen pitch & conversion flow

“AI for Research”

Centered Headline + Input hero structure paired with direct input / instant try CTA and user count, rating, or key metrics.

Conversion path: Centered Headline + Input + Interactive Hero Demo / Tool → Direct Input / Instant Try · Trust bar: User Count, Rating, or Key Metrics

Palette · click to copy

5-D design score7.9 / 10
Typography
8.0
Color & Contrast
8.0
Layout & Spacing
8.0
Craft & Polish
8.0
Distinctiveness
7.0

Structure

Fonts
Sohne
Primary visual
Interactive Hero Demo / Tool
Social proof
User Count, Rating, or Key Metrics
Navigation
Full-Width Top Bar
Theme & density
Light · Balanced
Corners & depth
Medium Radius · Hairline borders
Preview full AI design brief (includes :root CSS variables & layout rules)Style tokens only; never copy brand names, logos, copy, or images
# Design Brief: Soft & Friendly (with Gradient Glow)

Warm low-saturation pastels, generous rounded corners, and approachable illustrations.

## Design Tokens

```css
:root {
  --background: #ffffff;
  --surface: #f5f5f5;
  --foreground: #30343b;
  --muted-foreground: #73777d;
  --accent: #0645f5;
  --radius: 8px;
  --font-heading: "Sohne", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Sohne", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
}
```

Color area ratio: Background #FFFFFF (~72%) · Surface #F5F5F5 (~15%) · Text #30343B (~6%) · Muted Text #73777D (~5%) · Accent #0645F5 (~2%). Background and surface dominate the canvas; reserve the accent color for primary buttons and active states.

## Layout & Conversion Structure

- Hero layout: Centered Headline + Input
- Navigation: Full-Width Top Bar
- Theme & density: Light · Balanced
- Border radius & elevation: Medium Radius; no drop shadows—separate layers with hairline borders and whitespace
- Primary visual medium: Interactive Hero Demo / Tool
- Conversion CTA: Direct Input / Instant Try · Trust bar uses User Count, Rating, or Key Metrics
- Headline hook: Category Positioning Anchor
- Hero components: Centered Prompt / Input, Interactive Hero Tool, Metrics Strip
- Spatial layout notes: Centered Headline + Input hero structure paired with direct input / instant try CTA and user count, rating, or key metrics.
- Visual summary: Soft & Friendly (Light canvas, balanced density) featuring centered headline + input layout and interactive hero demo / tool visuals.

## Avoid

- Harsh pure-black backgrounds
- Sharp 0px corners
- Cold technical jargon in hero copy

Implement the UI following the design tokens and layout specifications above: use only these color variables, and reserve the accent color strictly for primary actions and active states. Adopt only this visual style—never copy any reference product’s brand name, logo, copy, or imagery.

Questions & evidence

How much does scite cost?
Basic: $12/mo (billed annually); Pro: $40/mo (billed annually); Enterprise: Contact sales. Observed 2026-11-11. Check the source for current billing terms, usage limits and taxes.Source
How much website traffic does scite get?
Vaneform estimates 833K website visits in 2026-09. Visits can include repeat visits; this estimate does not measure paying customers or revenue.Source

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