Elicit Pricing(2026)
3 plans compared · From $12 · ★ 4.6/5
All Plans & Pricing
Free
Best for: Free tier works for occasional literature reviews - test on a small scoping review before deciding if you need more monthly credits
- ✓ 12 credits/mo
- ✓ Basic search
- ✓ Paper summaries
Plus
Best for: At $10/month it pays for itself quickly if it replaces even 5-10 hours of manual paper skimming per month
- ✓ 500 credits/mo
- ✓ Full PDF analysis
- ✓ Advanced extraction
Enterprise
Best for: Labs get shared credits and collaborative features - get a direct quote from Elicit based on team size and expected paper volume
- ✓ Custom credits
- ✓ API access
- ✓ Team features
Pricing Analysis
Overview
Elicit offers a free plan with limited paper analysis credits per month. The Plus plan costs $10/month for higher limits. A Team plan is available for labs and organizations with shared credits. Credits are consumed based on how many papers you analyze and query complexity.
Cost Per User
Which Plan Is Right for You?
Free tier works for occasional literature reviews - test on a small scoping review before deciding if you need more monthly credits.
At $10/month it pays for itself quickly if it replaces even 5-10 hours of manual paper skimming per month.
Labs get shared credits and collaborative features - get a direct quote from Elicit based on team size and expected paper volume.
vs. Category Average
48% below the ai-productivity average
Our Verdict
At $10/month it's priced reasonably for academic use - cheaper than most research database subscriptions, though you still need to source the actual paper full-texts yourself.
