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Elicit

The AI research assistant for literature review.

Overview

Elicit helps researchers find, screen, and summarize academic papers, extracting key data into tables so you can review literature faster. It is designed to support systematic reviews and evidence-based research.

Key features

  • Paper search
  • Data extraction tables
  • Summaries
  • Systematic review support
  • Citation tracking

Pros

  • + Great for literature reviews
  • + Structured data extraction
  • + Cites real papers

Cons

  • Academic focus only
  • Free tier limits
  • Not for general chat

Best for

Literature reviewsSystematic reviewsEvidence synthesis

Comparisons

Frequently asked questions

Is Elicit free?
Elicit uses a freemium model: there is a free tier, with paid plans starting at $12/mo (Plus).
What is Elicit used for?
The AI research assistant for literature review. It is commonly used for literature reviews, systematic reviews, evidence synthesis.
Does Elicit offer an API?
No, Elicit does not currently offer a public API.
What are the best Elicit alternatives?
Popular Elicit alternatives include ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Synthesia. You can compare them on HUMAGENTLAB.