Elicit

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In short

Elicit is aI research assistant for scientific papers: search 138M papers, research reports and systematic reviews. It has a free plan and paid plans start at $11/mo. We recommend it in: Best AI for research.

Last checked Oct 25, 2026 · Test depth: Researched · Sources

Elicit pricing and key facts

Official site
https://elicit.com
Pricing (as of Oct 25, 2026)
Free tier with unlimited search; Plus $11/user/mo, Pro $39/user/mo, Scale $89/user/mo (billed annually).
Free tier
Yes
Open source
No
Test depth
Researched Compiled from official pages and public sources. Not used hands-on yet.
Last checked
Oct 25, 2026

Elicit score: 68/100

Test depth40Researched
Value65free tier/plan verified: +50; lowest paid plan $11/mo: +15
Freshness100checked 0 day(s) before this build

How scores work

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