Elicit
AI research assistant that finds papers and extracts data into tables.
Visit Elicit Free credits; Plus from $12/mo
What is Elicit?
Elicit searches over 125 million academic papers, summarises findings, and extracts specific data points across many papers into a table — the step that used to take weeks of manual literature review. Built by a non-profit-rooted team with a focus on accuracy and citations.
Key features
- Semantic search across 125M+ papers
- Extract data from dozens of papers into a structured table
- Systematic-review workflows with screening
- Every claim links to the source passage
- Export to CSV and reference managers
Pros
- Data extraction across papers is a genuine time-saver for reviews
- Strong citation discipline — you can check every claim
- Designed for researchers, not general chat
Cons
- Credits run out quickly on heavy extraction
- Coverage skews to open-access and life sciences
- Not a substitute for reading the key papers
Best for
Graduate students and academics doing literature reviewsAnalysts synthesising research evidenceAnyone who needs sources, not summaries
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