Scite vs Undermind
Scite scores 5.8 to Undermind's 5.4 among the literature search tools we rate, and is the better pick for 2 of the 5 kinds of buyer below.
Scite wins, 5.8 to 5.4
Scite uniquely has 10 features · Undermind uniquely has 7 features.
Best for
Who each one suits, decided on the criteria that matter to that buyer and the checked facts where the two differ.
- Shows if later papers support or dispute a paper: Scite yes, Undermind no
- Ask questions of a paper: Undermind yes, Scite no
- Reads tables and figures: Undermind yes, Scite no
- But Scite leads on summarises papers: Scite yes, Undermind no
- Browser extension: Scite yes, Undermind no
- University or library licence: Scite yes, Undermind no
- Works with Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote and others: Zotero against None
- But Undermind leads on shared projects with your team: Undermind yes, Scite 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. Scite 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 (20)
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
Scite
Undermind
For everything else about each tool, read the full Scite review and Undermind review.
Scite vs Undermind: common questions
Which is better, Scite or Undermind?
Scite scores 5.8 and Undermind 5.4 out of 10 among the literature search tools we rate. Scite is ahead on finding papers, citing and writing and access, teams and privacy. Undermind is ahead on reading and analysing papers.
Is Scite or Undermind cheaper?
Scite's cheapest paid plan is $20/mo and Undermind's is $20/mo academic plan ($75/mo industry plan). Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.
What can Scite do that Undermind cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: shows if later papers support or dispute a paper, summarises papers, browser extension and university or library licence.
What can Undermind do that Scite cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: ask questions of a paper, reads tables and figures and shared projects with your team.
