Top use cases
Find papers on a topic
Search over 138 million papers and read AI summaries instead of opening each one.
Chat with a paper
Ask questions about a paper using its full text and view the sources for each answer.
Export your findings
Export your results from a paid plan, see the pricing page for formats.
Elicit FAQs
What is Elicit?
Elicit is an AI research assistant that searches papers and pulls answers into tables. Elicit searches a large database of academic papers and summarises them for you. You can chat with papers and add columns to tables to extract details.
Is Elicit free?
Yes, Elicit has a free plan: Basic plan with unlimited search and summaries.
How much does Elicit cost in India?
Elicit lists its current plans on its website, elicit.com.
What is Elicit best for?
Elicit is best for researchers. People use it to find papers on a topic, chat with a paper and export your findings.
How to find papers on a topic with Elicit?
With Elicit, you can search over 138 million papers and read AI summaries instead of opening each one.
How to chat with a paper with Elicit?
With Elicit, you can ask questions about a paper using its full text and view the sources for each answer.
How to export your findings with Elicit?
With Elicit, you can export your results from a paid plan, see the pricing page for formats.
What are the best Elicit alternatives?
Popular alternatives in Research include Perplexity, Consensus, Scite and SciSpace. Each has its own free plan and price, so compare them on the tool pages.
Where can I sign up for Elicit?
On its official website, elicit.com. You can start on the free plan.
When were Elicit's price and features last checked?
We checked them on the official site on 28 October 2026. Plans change often, so confirm the latest price on elicit.com before you pay.