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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- May 23, 2026
Elicit
by Elicit (Ought) · founded 2021
Systematic-review-grade AI literature assistant with structured data extraction.
- Free + $10-42/mo Plus/Pro + Team.
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Scite
by Scite (Research Solutions) · founded 2018
Smart Citations: classifies whether papers support or contradict claims.
- Free + $20/mo Personal + Institutional.
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How Elicit and Scite compare
Pricing, compliance, and integrations sourced from vendor documentation. Verified May 23, 2026.
| Spec | Elicit | Scite |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free + $10-42/mo Plus/Pro + Team. | Free + $20/mo Personal + Institutional. |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA | No / unverified | No / unverified |
| SOC 2 Type II | No / unverified | No / unverified |
| 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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