Elicit vs Scite
Elicit and Scite both compete in research tools, but answer different questions. Elicit is our pick for systematic reviews: Extracts structured data tables from papers. The strongest tool for SR workflows. 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 systematic reviews or citation evaluation.
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- October 20, 2026
Elicit
by Elicit Research, PBC · founded 2021
AI research assistant that searches 138M+ papers and 545,000 clinical trials, builds cited reports and extracts data for literature reviews.
- Limited usage for Research Agent and Research Reports. Zotero import.
- SOC 2 Type II
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 Elicit and Scite compare
Pricing, compliance, and integrations sourced from vendor documentation. Verified October 20, 2026.
| Spec | Elicit | Scite |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Limited usage for Research Agent and Research Reports. Zotero import. | 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 systematic reviews | Best for citation evaluation |
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When to pick each one
Best for systematic reviews
Extracts structured data tables from papers. The strongest tool for SR workflows.
- Used by Cochrane and NIH researchers
- Free + $10-42/mo
- Multi-step research assistant
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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