Scite
by Research Solutions, Inc.
Scite is a research discovery and citation-analysis platform that uses machine learning to classify citation contexts as supporting, contrasting, or mentioning a claim. It also offers literature search and an AI research assistant.
Acquisition Details
Research Solutions acquired Scite in November 2023. Scite continues to be offered as a product through its website and Research Solutions, so “acquired” describes ownership rather than discontinuation.
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- 98%
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📅 Timeline
Scite launched
Scite was founded and launched as a platform for evaluating scientific citations in context. The exact public launch day is not consistently documented, so January 1 is used only as a year-level placeholder.
Seed funding announced
Scite announced a $1.2 million seed round led by Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, with participation from investors including SAGE Publishing.
Series A funding announced
Scite announced a $7 million Series A led by Initialized Capital, with participation from Y Combinator, SAGE Publishing, and others.
Acquired by Research Solutions
Research Solutions announced its acquisition of Scite, adding the Smart Citations platform and related AI research capabilities to its portfolio.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scite and how does it work?
Scite is a scientific literature search and citation-analysis platform. Its Smart Citations show the context in which a paper is cited and classify citations as supporting, contrasting, or mentioning the cited work.
Is Scite useful for academic research?
Yes. Researchers can use Scite to discover papers, inspect citation contexts, assess how findings have been discussed by later work, and search scholarly literature with an AI assistant. Its classifications should supplement, not replace, reading and expert judgment.
What are Scite Smart Citations?
Smart Citations are citation records enriched with the surrounding citation text and a machine-learning classification indicating whether the citing paper supports, contrasts with, or merely mentions the cited claim or publication.
Who owns Scite?
Scite is owned by Research Solutions, Inc., which announced the acquisition on November 6, 2023. The service continues to operate under the Scite name.
What are the best alternatives to Scite?
Catalogue-listed alternatives include Perplexity AI, You.com, Gemini, and ChatGPT. These provide AI-assisted search or research workflows, though they do not necessarily replicate Scite’s specialized citation-context classifications.