Consensus vs Scite pricing

As of , Consensus' lowest-priced plan is $12/month (Pro, billed annually) and Scite's is $12/month (Basic, billed annually). Only Consensus has a free tier.

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Consensus and Scite compared (checked Oct 18, 2026 on each vendor's pricing page)
FactConsensusScite
Lowest annual price$12/moPro, billed annually$12/moBasic, billed annually
Free tier10 Pro messages per month, up to 3 Deep reviews per month (basic paper search free)None
Usage limit (lowest-priced plan)Unlimited Pro messages, 15 Deep reviews per month, 500 API and MCP uses per month included ($0.05/use after). $144/year.Full Assistant and Search access, 250 MCP credits per month, collections up to 1,000 papers.
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Consensus vs Scite: questions

What do Consensus and Scite cost billed annually?

Consensus Pro: $12/month billed annually. Scite Basic: $12/month billed annually.

Do Consensus and Scite have a free plan?

Consensus: yes (10 Pro messages per month, up to 3 Deep reviews per month (basic paper search free)). Scite: no.

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