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Scite vs Tavily pricing (Oct 2026)

Scite starts at $12/mo billed annually (Basic), Tavily starts at $30/mo (Project).

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Scite

$12/mo billed annually — Basic

Tavily

$30/mo — Project

Price

Cheapest: $12/mo billed annually — Basic
  • Basic: $12/mo billed annually
  • Pro: $40/mo billed annually
Cheapest: $30/mo — Project
  • Researcher: Free only
  • Pay as you go: Unverified
  • Project: $30/mo
  • Enterprise: Custom pricing

Annual price

  • Basic: $12/mo
  • Pro: $40/mo
  • Researcher: Free only
  • Pay as you go: Unverified
  • Project: Unverified
  • Enterprise: Custom pricing

Included usage

  • Basic: Unverified
  • Pro: API + MCP access
  • Researcher: 1,000 credits/mo
  • Pay as you go: Unverified
  • Project: Unverified
  • Enterprise: Unverified

Overage

  • Basic: Unverified
  • Pro: Unverified
  • Researcher: Free only
  • Pay as you go: $0.008 / credit
  • Project: Unverified
  • Enterprise: Custom pricing

Free tier

7-day trial
1,000 credits/mo

FAQ

Which is cheaper, Scite or Tavily?

Scite starts at $12/mo billed annually (Basic); Tavily starts at $30/mo (Project). Scite has the cheaper starting paid plan.

Do Scite and Tavily have free plans?

Scite: no free plan listed. Tavily: yes.

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