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Perplexity vs Scite pricing (Oct 2026)
Perplexity starts at $17/mo billed annually (Pro), Scite starts at $12/mo billed annually (Basic).
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Perplexity
$17/mo billed annually — Pro
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Price
Cheapest: $17/mo billed annually — Pro
- Free: Free only
- Pro: $17/mo billed annually
- Max: $199/mo
Cheapest: $12/mo billed annually — Basic
- Basic: $12/mo billed annually
- Pro: $40/mo billed annually
Annual price
- Free: Free only
- Pro: $17/mo
- Max: $167/mo
- Basic: $12/mo
- Pro: $40/mo
Included usage
- Free: Unverified
- Pro: Unverified
- Max: Unverified
- Basic: Unverified
- Pro: API + MCP access
Overage
- Free: Free only
- Pro: Unverified
- Max: Unverified
- Basic: Unverified
- Pro: Unverified
Free tier
Unverified
7-day trial
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Perplexity or Scite?
Perplexity starts at $17/mo billed annually (Pro); Scite starts at $12/mo billed annually (Basic). Scite has the cheaper starting paid plan.
Do Perplexity and Scite have free plans?
Perplexity: yes. Scite: no free plan listed.