Consensus vs Scite
Consensus scores 6.7 to Scite's 5.8 among the literature search tools we rate, and is the better pick for 2 of the 5 kinds of buyer below.
Consensus wins, 6.7 to 5.8
Smart Citations are Scite's signature move: they state whether later papers supported, contradicted or merely mentioned the one you're reading, a feature Consensus does not have. Consensus counters with a visual map of connected papers and a metered API included on its $20 plan, where Scite's API costs an extra $50 a month on its Pro tier. Both charge $20 a month to start.
Pick Consensus if you want a paper map and API access on the entry plan.
Pick Scite if you need to know if later papers support or contradict one.
Best for
Who each one suits, decided on the criteria that matter to that buyer and the checked facts where the two differ.
- Alerts for new papers: Scite yes, Consensus no
- Shows if later papers support or dispute a paper: Scite yes, Consensus no
- But Consensus leads on map of connected papers: Consensus yes, Scite no
- Ask questions of a paper: Consensus yes, Scite no
- Shared projects with your team: Consensus yes, Scite no
- Works in languages other than English: Consensus yes, Scite no
- Export formats: CSV, RIS against None
- But Scite leads on browser extension: Scite yes, Consensus no
How they score
Both are scored the same way, against the other literature search tools we rate, from facts on each vendor's own pages. Consensus leads on 3 of 6 criteria.
Where they differ
Every point where the two vendors' published facts disagree, with a link to where each fact was read. "Not published" means the vendor does not say either way.
Where they match (19)
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
Consensus
Scite
For everything else about each tool, read the full Consensus review and Scite review.
Consensus vs Scite: common questions
Which is better, Consensus or Scite?
Consensus scores 6.7 and Scite 5.8 out of 10 among the literature search tools we rate. Consensus is ahead on reading and analysing papers, citing and writing and access, teams and privacy. Scite is ahead on finding papers.
Is Consensus or Scite cheaper?
Consensus's cheapest paid plan is $20/mo and Scite's is $20/mo. Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.
What can Consensus do that Scite cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: map of connected papers, ask questions of a paper, shared projects with your team and works in languages other than English.
What can Scite do that Consensus cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: alerts for new papers, shows if later papers support or dispute a paper and browser extension.
