Elicit
AI research assistant for finding and analyzing academic papers
Is Elicit dead?
No. Elicit is active and operating normally as of our last check.
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Elicit searches academic literature, summarizes papers and extracts data into tables, helping researchers do literature and systematic reviews much faster. It suits students, researchers, journalists and anyone who needs to find and check information. Pricing at a glance: Free Basic; Pro $49/user/mo yearly; Scale and Enterprise plans. As of October 2026, Elicit is actively developed and available. Before paying, test the free tier or trial with your own real tasks, check usage limits and commercial-use terms, and compare it with alternatives such as Consensus, Semantic Scholar, Scite. Prices change often, so confirm the current plan on the official pricing page. Lesson for users: always keep your own copies of important data when you rely on any AI service, because products can change owners or close with little notice.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elicit still active?
Yes. As of October 23, 2026, Elicit is active and available at https://elicit.com.
Does Elicit have a free plan?
Yes, there is a free option with limits. Free Basic; Pro $49/user/mo yearly; Scale and Enterprise plans.
What are the best Elicit alternatives?
Popular alternatives include Consensus, Semantic Scholar, Scite.
Sources
- Official Elicit pricing page.
- Official website: https://elicit.com
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