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Elicit Pricing (2026)

Full breakdown of Elicit plans, costs, and what you get at each tier. See how it compares to other ai research tool tools.

Elicit
AI Research Tool·$12/mo·Free (starter credits)

AI research assistant for literature reviews and data extraction from academic papers.

Usage limitsCreditsMonthly credits for paper search, extraction, and reportsapproximate, as of Aug 2026

What's included in Elicit Plus

  • Search across academic paper databases
  • Systematic literature review workflows
  • Data extraction tables from papers
  • Summaries with citations
  • Export results for analysis

Cost projections

PeriodMonthly billingAnnual billing
1 month$12$10
3 months$36$30
6 months$72$60
12 months$144$120
Annual savingsSave $24/yr

Compare AI Research Tool pricing

ToolMonthlyAnnualFree tierUsage limits
Elicit$12/mo$10/moYesMonthly credits for paper search, extraction, and reports
Consensus$9.99/mo$6.99/moYesUnlimited searches plus advanced analysis features
Phind$20/mo$16.67/moYesRemoves daily caps on top models; higher premium quotas

Frequently asked questions

How much does Elicit Plus cost?

Elicit Plus costs $12/mo (or $10/mo billed annually) and includes higher limits for paper search, data extraction, and literature review workflows. A free plan with starter credits is available.

Is Elicit free to use?

Yes, Elicit offers a free plan with starter credits for searching papers and basic summaries. Sustained literature review work requires the Plus plan at $12/mo.

How does Elicit pricing compare to Consensus?

Elicit Plus is $12/mo while Consensus Premium is $9.99/mo. Elicit focuses on systematic reviews and data extraction tables, while Consensus focuses on quick evidence-based answers with its Consensus Meter.

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