Scite alternatives · AI Research
Scite alternatives with a Windows app
The Scite listing does not include a Windows app. 4 of the 49 other AI research tools in this directory list a Windows app.
Scite is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20 per month, billed monthly. All of them are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Scite
- Free plan · from $89.99/yr
ChatPDF
Ask questions about PDFs and get answers with citations
- ChatPDF starts at $89.99 per year or $14.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase). Scite starts at $20 per month, billed monthly.
- ChatPDF has a free plan. Scite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ChatPDF lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Scite lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $14.99/mo
Liner
AI search with cited answers, research agents and a writer
- Liner starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($17.99 billed monthly). Scite starts at $20 per month, billed monthly.
- Liner has a free plan. Scite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Liner lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Liner also covers AI agents, long-form writing and highlights.
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Otio
AI research workspace for chatting across many sources
- Otio starts at $7 per month (Lite), billed monthly or $84 per year. Scite starts at $20 per month, billed monthly.
- Otio has a free plan. Scite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Otio lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
- Otio also covers notes and AI agents.
- Free plan · from $20/yr
Zotero
Free, open-source reference manager from a nonprofit
- Zotero starts at $20 per year for 2 GB of file storage. Scite starts at $20 per month, billed monthly.
- Zotero has a free plan. Scite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zotero lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Scite lists a web app.
Common questions
Which Scite alternatives have a Windows app?
ChatPDF, Liner, Otio and Zotero list a Windows app.
Does Scite have a Windows app?
The Scite listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web and Browser extension.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Scite: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.