Consensus vs Scite
Consensus and Scite both compete in research tools, but answer different questions. Consensus is our pick for clinical yes/no questions: Consensus Meter shows whether 200M peer-reviewed papers support or contradict a claim. Scite earns the citation evaluation slot: Smart Citations classify whether a citing paper supports or contradicts the citation. The right choice depends on whether your priority is clinical yes/no questions or citation evaluation.
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- October 20, 2026
Consensus
by Consensus · founded 2021
AI search across 250M+ research papers (vendor figure) with a Consensus Meter and Deep Search.
- 10 Pro messages per month and up to 3 Deep reviews.
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Scite
by Scite (Research Solutions) · founded 2018
Research search and AI assistant with Smart Citations, which show whether later papers support or contrast a cited finding.
- 7-day free trial. The pricing page lists no free plan.
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How Consensus and Scite compare
Pricing, compliance, and integrations sourced from vendor documentation. Verified October 20, 2026.
| Spec | Consensus | Scite |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | 10 Pro messages per month and up to 3 Deep reviews. | 7-day free trial. The pricing page lists no free plan. |
| Free tier | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| EHR integrations | Not specified | Not specified |
| Founded | 2021 | 2018 |
| HQ | US | US |
| Best for | Best for clinical yes/no questions | Best for citation evaluation |
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When to pick each one
Best for clinical yes/no questions
Consensus Meter shows whether 200M peer-reviewed papers support or contradict a claim.
- Free + $8.99-11.99/mo Premium
- Heavy clinician adoption since 2023
Best for citation evaluation
Smart Citations classify whether a citing paper supports or contradicts the citation.
- 1.2B+ citation statements analyzed
- $20/mo personal
- Critical for understanding citation context
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