Elicit alternatives
12 tools that can replace Elicit for at least part of the work, closest first. Each row names the reason it made the list.
Elicit: Research paper search that extracts data into a table with the columns you define. Paid plans from $12/mo. Free plan available.
| Tool | Why it fits | Entry price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus | 2 shared tasks, same category, cheaper entry plan | $8.99/mo | Elicit vs Consensus |
| Perplexity | 2 shared tasks, same category | $20/mo | Elicit vs Perplexity |
| ChatGPT | 2 shared tasks | $20/mo | Elicit vs ChatGPT |
| NotebookLM | 1 shared task, same category | $14/mo | Elicit vs NotebookLM |
| Scite | 1 shared task, same category | Free | Elicit vs Scite |
| Semantic Scholar | 1 shared task, same category | Free | Elicit vs Semantic Scholar |
| Humata | 1 shared task, same category, cheaper entry plan | $1.99/mo | Elicit vs Humata |
| Readwise Reader | 1 shared task, same category | price on request | Elicit vs Readwise Reader |
| Gemini | 1 shared task | $14/mo | |
| Claude | 1 shared task | $20/mo | |
| Gemini in Google Drive | same category | $14/mo | Elicit vs Gemini in Google Drive |
| You.com | 1 shared task | $15/mo |
Consensus
Answers from research papers with a meter of how many studies agree and disagree. Paid plans from $8.99/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Build a competitor price review, Find research studies on a topic
Perplexity
Answer engine with a citation for every claim, for counterparty checks and market reviews. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Build a competitor price review, Summarize changes in legislation for colleagues
ChatGPT
All-purpose chat assistant with web search, file and spreadsheet analysis, voice and custom GPTs. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Build a competitor price review, Summarize changes in legislation for colleagues
NotebookLM
Answers only from your own documents, with citations to the exact paragraph and nothing invented from the web. Paid plans from $14/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Summarize changes in legislation for colleagues
Scite
Research search that shows how other studies support or dispute a finding. Paid plans on request. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Find research studies on a topic
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