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Scopus AI alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Scopus AI alternative for most people is Elicit (2.4 GPA), first in our ranking of AI research tools. The best free one is Dimensions (2.8 GPA).
Scopus AI compared with 4 alternatives: Dimensions, Elicit, Scite and Consensus.
Scopus AI's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scopus AIThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| Dimensions | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Elicit | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Scite | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Consensus | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android |
How each one differs from Scopus AI
Dimensions
Linked research database of publications, grants and patents
- Dimensions has a free plan, which Scopus AI lacks.
- Dimensions does not cover chat assistant, which Scopus AI does.
Suits: Individual researchers who need to look up publications and citations
Elicit
AI research assistant for literature search and systematic reviews
- Elicit starts at $49 per user / month, billed annually ($11 on academic pricing).
- Elicit has a free plan, which Scopus AI lacks.
- Elicit also lists a browser extension.
- Elicit also covers AI agents.
- Elicit does not cover chat assistant, which Scopus AI does.
Suits: Researchers running systematic reviews with screening and data extraction
Scite
Research assistant that shows how papers have been cited
- Scite starts at $20 per month, billed monthly.
- Scite also lists a browser extension.
Suits: Checking whether a paper's findings were supported or disputed by later work
Consensus
AI search engine that answers questions from peer-reviewed papers
- Consensus has a free plan, which Scopus AI lacks.
- Consensus also lists an Android app.
- Consensus also covers AI agents.
- Consensus does not cover chat assistant, which Scopus AI does.
Suits: Checking what peer-reviewed studies say about a specific question
Limits worth knowing in Scopus AI
- No price is published; the page's call to action is Contact us, so it is sold through Elsevier sales.
- Answers draw only on content in Scopus, not on the wider web.
- The page says it uses OpenAI's model hosted on Microsoft Azure, with an agreement against training use.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Scopus AI?
The alternatives to Scopus AI in this directory are Dimensions, Elicit, Scite and Consensus. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Scopus AI.
Is there a free alternative to Scopus AI?
Yes. Dimensions, Elicit and Consensus have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Scopus AI alternatives work on Android?
The Scopus AI listing does not include an Android app. Consensus lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.