Elicit

Elicit is an AI research assistant that speeds up literature reviews. You ask a research question in plain words, and it searches over 138 million academic papers for relevant studies. It then pulls out key details, such as populations, interventions, and outcomes, and puts them into clear tables you can sort and filter. It suits students, researchers, and review teams who need to read less and still cover more papers. Check the official Elicit site for current plans and limits before you start.

Key Features

Semantic Paper Search

Search over 138 million papers with plain-language questions instead of exact keywords, so you find studies that match your meaning.

Extraction Tables

Pull structured details from papers into custom columns, such as sample size, methods, and results, for easy comparison.

Research Reports

Turn your search and extracted data into a draft literature review document you can edit and build on.

Systematic Review Workflow

Screen large sets of papers in an organized workflow, with Pro covering up to 5,000 papers per review.

Chat With Papers

Ask questions about a paper's full text and get answers tied to what the paper actually says.

Exports and API

Send tables to CSV, BibTeX, or Zotero, and use the API on Pro and Enterprise plans to connect other tools.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How does Elicit find relevant papers?

It matches the meaning of your question against over 138 million papers, so it returns studies that fit your topic even when they use different words.

Can Elicit screen thousands of papers for a systematic review?

Yes. Pro's systematic review workflow screens up to 5,000 papers, and Enterprise handles up to 40,000 papers.

How is Elicit different from Consensus?

Elicit focuses on pulling structured data into tables and running systematic reviews, while Consensus gives quick evidence-backed answers with a Consensus Meter.

Can I export my results to Zotero?

Yes. You can export tables to CSV, BibTeX, or Zotero, so your references move straight into your reference manager.

Can I trust what Elicit extracts from papers?

Not blindly. Always check extracted details against the original paper, since automated extraction can miss context or make mistakes.

Conclusion

Elicit is a strong free-to-start tool for researchers who need structured evidence from many papers. Its search, extraction tables, and exports cover most literature review work, and Pro adds systematic review screening when a project grows. Try it on a small review first to learn its limits, then scale up if it fits your workflow and budget.