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AI research assistant that answers questions from 138M+ academic papers.
Elicit is an AI research assistant that searches over 138 million academic papers and answers questions from them. Ask a question in plain language and it returns relevant studies with summaries, extracts data into tables, and lists the key findings with citations. It can also summarise a paper you upload and find similar work.
Key Features
- Search across 138M+ academic papers
- AI summaries with citations
- Data extraction into tables
- Literature review reports
- Upload and summarise your own papers
- Find similar papers
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | Unlimited search and summaries across 138M+ papers. |
| Plus (Academic) | $11/user/mo | Per user; more extraction and reporting ($19/user/mo billed monthly). |
| Pro (Academic) | $39/user/mo | Billed annually; full research features for academics ($69/mo monthly). |
| Pro (Industry) | $49/user/mo | Billed annually; full features priced for companies ($75/mo monthly). |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: students and researchers who read academic papers every week.
Popular with: Students, Teachers, Writers
Popular with: Students, Teachers, Writers
How it works
Students and researchers use it for literature reviews, finding papers, and checking what evidence exists on a question. The Basic free plan covers unlimited search and summaries, which is enough for casual use. Plus at $11 per user a month billed annually ($19 monthly) adds more extraction and reporting features.
Pro plans are split by audience: Academic at $39 a month billed annually ($69 monthly) and Industry at $49 a month billed annually ($75 monthly). Elicit is one of the best AI tools for academic work, but its summaries are a starting point, not a substitute for reading the paper.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Huge academic paper index
- Cited summaries save hours
- Free plan is genuinely useful
- Good for literature reviews
✗ Cons
- Plus is per user, so team costs add up
- Industry pricing is much higher than academic
- AI answers still need checking against the paper
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026