Asking chatgpt to compare two AI tools for literature search and review tasks: perplexity vs scite

 Asking chatgpt (accessed via poe.com) to compare two AI tools for literature search and review tasks: a study note

My question: "I am a University student, currently studying the subject of Research Methods. I come across two Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools; they are perplexity and scite. I would like to know what criteria can be used to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these two AI tools for performing the literature search and literature review tasks. Could you use these criteria to compare these two AI tools, preferably in the form of a table? Tks."

The reply from chatgpt: "Here’s a comparison table highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the AI tools Perplexity and Scite based on various evaluation criteria for literature search and literature review tasks.

Criteria	Perplexity	Scite
Purpose	General AI tool for Q&A and information retrieval.	Specialized tool for literature review and citation analysis.
Ease of Use	User-friendly interface; easy to navigate.	Intuitive interface but may require some learning for advanced features.
Search Capabilities	Broad search across various domains; may return general information.	Focused search on academic literature with citation context.
Quality of Results	Variable; depends on the source of information.	High-quality, peer-reviewed sources with context on citations.
Citation Analysis	Limited citation functionality; primarily retrieves information.	Strong citation analysis, showing how papers relate to each other.
Integration with Databases	Limited integration with academic databases.	Integrated with major databases and repositories for comprehensive searches.
AI Features	Uses natural language processing for Q&A.	Uses AI to provide insights into citation relationships and trends.
Customization	Limited customization for search parameters.	Allows for more tailored searches based on specific criteria.
Collaboration Tools	Basic sharing options; lacks advanced collaboration features.	Strong collaboration features for sharing research insights.
Cost	Free access with some premium features.	Subscription-based; may offer limited free access.
Target Audience	General audience, including students and professionals.	Primarily aimed at researchers, academics, and students.
Feedback and Support	Limited support resources; community-driven.	Good support and resources, including tutorials and user guides.

Summary

Perplexity is more suitable for general questions and information retrieval, while Scite excels in academic research with its citation analysis capabilities.

Choose Perplexity for broader searches and quick answers, and Scite for in-depth literature reviews and understanding research impact through citations."

Further e-materials: a video on perplexity.

Reference: a collection of blog notes on using chatgpt for research purpose.