Elicit Prices, limits and access
Search, screen, and extract papers for systematic reviews.
Visit site (opens in a new tab)
At a Glance
Elicit is an AI tool for Science & research (category: Productivity). Free access: Free plan. 3 plans available (Basic, Pro, Scale).
- Category
- Science & research
- Paid from
- 49 $ per user per month, 588 $ annually / Per user/month, billed annually (Pro)
- Free Option
- Free plan
- Plans
- 3 plans available (Basic, Pro, Scale)
- Sources
- 2 verified sources
Category: Productivity · Science & research
Features
- Search across 138M+ scientific papers
- Enterprise: Systematic-review workflow: screen up to 40,000 papers and extract 40 columns
- Paper chat and full-text data extraction
- Scale: Reports from up to 200 data sources
- Scale: Figure interpretation and live collaboration
- SSO/SAML, 2FA and single-tenant option for enterprise teams
Prices and plans
US prices only
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | freeBilling period: monthly | Monthly | Unlimited search across more than 138 million papers Unlimited summaries and chat with available full text Limited Research Agent and Research Reports |
| Pro | 49 $ per user per month, 588 $ annuallyBilling period: yearly | Per user/month, billed annually | 5x AI-workflow usage API access and a systematic-review workflow |
| Scale | 169 $ per user per month, 2,028 $ annuallyBilling period: yearly | Per user/month, billed annually | 9x AI-workflow usage Live collaboration and an admin panel |
| Enterprise | contact sales | Custom | Custom usage and security options |
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: 2026-10-09
What does Elicit cost?
Subscription
- Pro 49 USD /month per seat (US price)
- Scale 169 USD /month per seat (US price)
All details without guarantee. The provider states the binding price including taxes. All 3 plans in the price table
Independent price alert from AI Compare Ninja
Limits
- The current public page lists Basic, Pro, Scale, and Enterprise.
- According to the API documentation, API access requires at least Pro and draws from the same credit pool as the platform.
- Elicit's API terms allow using input data only to provide, maintain, and support the service, and prohibit model training without a separate opt-in.
How we compare
We compare free access, paid entry, plan limits, features and the listed official sources. Unsourced figures stay marked as not published.
Only confirmed entries appear in the catalog. Prices, plans and limits come from listed official vendor pages. Missing figures stay marked as not published. Search results are ordered by Task match by default; category and task lists are alphabetical. Both can be switched to Free access first; neither is a quality ranking. The vendor page always wins.
Edited and checked by the AI Compare Ninja team
Sources
All details regarding plans, limits, and features are based on official vendor documentation and the primary sources verified below.
- elicit.com/pricing
- elicit.com/operations/api-terms
FAQ
Is Elicit available for free?
Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial. Unlimited literature search, summaries, and chat with available full texts. Limited Research Agent and report usage.
Where is the vendor of Elicit based?
Elicit Research, PBC is based in the USA. Regardless of that location, data processing and privacy terms are governed by the vendor's own contract.
How is Elicit billed?
Elicit currently lists Basic (free), Pro ($49/user/month billed annually), Scale ($169) and Enterprise (custom). The earlier separate Academic pricing group with a Plus plan no longer exists on the official pricing page. Search and paper-chat features are distinct from the Research Agent, Reports and Reviews quotas.
What is “Elicit Research, PBC” on my bank or card statement?
According to our catalog data, Elicit Research, PBC is the company behind Elicit, so a charge under this name may come from a subscription or purchase at Elicit. 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 Elicit account help to match the charge; for an unknown charge, contact your bank.
What plans does Elicit offer?
3 plans available (Basic, Pro, Scale).
Is Elicit currently available?
Elicit is active.
Spotted an outdated figure? Vendor pages change without notice. Report an error
Elicit and related names are trademarks or identifiers of their respective owners (Elicit Research, PBC). They are named solely for descriptive purposes in an independent comparison. AI Compare Ninja has no business relationship, partnership or affiliation with Elicit Research, PBC.