Elastic AI Prices, limits and access
The AI layer of the Elastic Stack, with semantic search (ELSER), native vector search, RAG playground and AI Assistant; usage-based billing by compute, storage and inference tokens.
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At a Glance
Elastic AI is an AI tool for Localization, search & APIs (category: Development & Code). Free access: Free plan. Documented: 1 plan with prices and limits.
- Category
- Localization, search & APIs
- Paid from
- from 0.09 $ / VCU-Stunde (Search-Compute) / Use-based, billed monthly (Elastic Cloud Serverless (Search))
- Free Option
- Free plan
- Plans
- 1
- Sources
- 3 verified sources
Category: Development & Code · Localization, search & APIs
Features
- Semantic search with ELSER and native vector search in the Elastic Stack
- Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) playground and AI Assistant
- Agent Builder with 1,000 free executions per month
- Usage-based billing by compute, storage and inference tokens
- Workflows with a free allowance and a scalable Inference Service
Prices and plans
US dollar prices only
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elastic Cloud Serverless (Search) | from 0.09 $ / VCU-Stunde (Search-Compute) | Use-based, billed monthly | Ingest compute from $0.14/VCU-hour, ML compute from $0.07/VCU-hour Storage & retention from $0.047/GB/month; 50 GB storage for vector profiles included free Egress from $0.05/GB Elastic Managed LLM (AI Playground, Agent Builder, AI Assistant): $4.50 per 1M input tokens, $21 per 1M output tokens Elastic Inference Service from $0.08 per 1M tokens (model-dependent) Workflows: 10,000 executions/month free, then from $0.0108/execution; Agent Builder: 1,000 executions/month free, then from $0.025/execution |
Prices as stated by the provider, usually plus statutory VAT. The final price depends on your country and is shown by the provider.
Prices last checked: 2026-10-23
Independent price alert from AI Compare Ninja
Limits
- Serverless bills compute, storage, egress, and AI usage separately.
- Elastic lists $4.50 per million input tokens and $21 per million output tokens for Managed LLM; Workflows and Agent Builder each start with a monthly allowance.
- Elastic says it does not use customer data to train its own AI models or third-party models used through Managed LLM.
- Separately connected third-party models have their own data terms.
How we compare
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Sources
All details regarding plans, limits, and features are based on official vendor documentation and the primary sources verified below.
- elastic.co/search-ai
- elastic.co/pricing/serverless-search
- elastic.co/trust/ai-data-faq
FAQ
Is Elastic AI available for free?
Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial.
Where is the vendor of Elastic AI based?
Elastic is based in the USA. Regardless of that location, data processing and privacy terms are governed by the vendor's own contract.
What is “Elastic” on my bank or card statement?
According to our catalog data, Elastic is the company behind Elastic AI, so a charge under this name may come from a subscription or purchase at Elastic AI. The exact wording on a bank or card statement is set by the vendor and its payment provider; it can differ and is not recorded here. The invoices in your Elastic AI account help to match the charge; for an unknown charge, contact your bank.
What plans does Elastic AI offer?
The catalog documents one plan with price, billing period, and included features.
Is Elastic AI currently available?
Elastic AI is active.
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