The fact-check layer for video essays
Every claim has context.
Citewise turns research into a live citation timeline, synced to the exact moment it matters. Make your argument inspectable—not just persuasive.
Built for creators who expect their research to be read.
Video essay / 26:31
Video essay
The author is presenting...
Citewise
08:42
The persistence of memory is selective.
Source attached · Open reference
09:43
The auteur theory origin.
Source attached · Open reference
010:44
Video essay boom in the 2010s.
Source attached · Open reference
“The original study found…”
2 linked sources · 1 quote
A clearer standard
Truth isn’t loud.
But it’s there.
01
Transparency
Show exactly where a claim begins.
02
Context
Connect the quote to the source behind it.
03
Credibility
Let your audience inspect the work.
How it works
Research gets a place in the frame.
Publish the evidence with the story. Citewise gives viewers a precise way to follow your thinking without leaving the video.
01 / Build the record
Attach quotes, sources, and prior work to the moments they support.
research-notes.pdf
18 citations indexed
02 / Layer it in
Sync citations to the claim.
The source appears when the viewer needs the context—not 40 links later.
03 / Earn the signal
Publish with a visible standard.
A Cited-verified badge makes diligence part of your creative signature.
Pricing
A plan for every level of scrutiny.
Start as a reader. Upgrade when you’re ready to make your own research visible.
Reader
$0
For viewers who want receipts beside the video.
- Citation timeline on supported essays
- Searchable source cards
- Save notable moments
Creator
$12/month
For essayists publishing research with their work.
- Upload and organize source docs
- Timestamped citation timeline
- Cited-verified badge
- Description-ready sources page
Studio
$39/month
For research-heavy channels and small editorial teams.
- Everything in Creator
- Collaborative source review
- Multiple channel seats
- Priority onboarding
Make the work inspectable
Your audience is ready for the receipts.
Set a better standard for your next video essay—one citation, timestamp, and conversation at a time.
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