Elicit is an AI research assistant designed for academic literature review. Enter a research question and it automatically searches millions of papers, extracts key findings, summarises methodology and lets you compare studies side by side — with citations always visible.
Best for
Students, academics and researchers who need to rapidly synthesise scientific literature.
Pricing
Ongoing free tier available, no trial required. Paid plans start at $12/mo.
Pros
- Searches millions of papers and extracts key findings automatically, dramatically speeding up literature review
- Lets you compare studies side by side with citations always visible
- Free tier is usable for real research work, not just a demo
Cons
- Best suited to structured academic literature review — less useful for general research questions
- Deepest search volume and features require a paid plan
Tags
researchacademicpapersliterature-reviewcitationsscience
Frequently asked questions
Does Elicit replace reading the actual papers?
It accelerates the process of finding and understanding relevant papers, but for anything going into a formal publication or thesis, reading the primary sources yourself is still the standard practice.