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Scite pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $20 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: January 2026 | Sources: 5 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Annual billing required for best pricing: Individual plan drops from $20/month to $12/month only with annual commitment ($144 upfront) -- monthly billing costs 67% more with no monthly option advertised

2

Student discounts require institutional recommendation: To receive student discounts, you must recommend Scite to your institution and cc both [email protected] and [email protected] -- no direct student discount without institutional involvement

3

Free tier has strict Smart Citations limits: Free plan limits Smart Citations per month (exact number not disclosed publicly), requiring upgrade to Individual ($12-20/month) for serious research use

4

Institutional pricing opacity: No publicly disclosed institutional pricing -- universities and libraries must request custom quotes, negotiate contracts, and often face multi-year commitments

5

No team or small group pricing: Scite offers only Individual ($12-20/month per person) or Institutional (custom quote) -- no mid-tier Team plan for small research groups (5-10 people) like Consensus or Elicit offer

6

API access not guaranteed: Institutional plans may include API access, but it is not advertised as a standard feature -- research groups needing API integration must negotiate separately

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $12 × 12) $3,600/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$720/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $30,400–$65,760
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Scite?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Scite charge for implementation?

Scite doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Scite support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Scite?

Most Scite plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Scite?

Many features marketed as part of Scite are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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