Shadow AI · Tool risk profile

SciSpace.

by SciSpace · research · Verified April 19, 2026

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Base risk

2.6/ 5

LowMediumHighCritical

Academic-leaning tool; users frequently upload pre-publication papers — concerns are about IP/embargo more than PII.

Tier comparison

Same logo. Very different risks.

  • Free

    medium
    Trains on inputs
    Yes
    Retention
    unlimited days
    SSO
    No
    Admin controls
    No

  • Paid · consumer

    medium
    Trains on inputs
    No
    Retention
    365 days
    SSO
    No
    Admin controls
    No

  • Enterprise · team

    medium
    Trains on inputs
    No
    Retention
    90 days
    SSO
    No
    Admin controls
    No

No alternatives flagged for this tool yet. The research team adds them as safer drop-in replacements surface in the registry.

FAQ

Questions teams ask about SciSpace.

Is SciSpace safe to use with company data?

Match the tier to the data type — consumer tiers are usually unsuitable for regulated data; enterprise tiers with SSO and no-training contracts are the minimum for most corporate use.

Does SciSpace offer SSO?

SSO support varies by tier — check the tier comparison above.

How does this tool appear in shadow AI audits?

SciSpace typically shows up via SCISPACE * and typeset.io traffic. Use a CASB to surface it if you suspect shadow use.

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