Elicit pricing in 2026
AI research assistant that searches, summarizes and extracts data from academic papers. Every plan from Elicit's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026), what a team of 5, 10 or 25 would pay, the price in your currency and cheaper alternatives.
Starts at
$49per user a month
Pro for 10 people: $490 a month
- Free plan−35% yearly
Plans
Elicit plans and prices
3 plans with a public price, in US dollars.
Basic
$0Free plan
- Unlimited search of 138M+ papers
- Unlimited summaries and chat
- Limited research reports
Pro
Entry paid plan$588per user / year
≈ $49 a month
- Systematic review workflow
- Custom extractions
- API access
Scale
$2,748per user / year
≈ $229 a month
- 5x usage limits
- Real-time collaboration
- Admin panel and seat management
Page shows annual billing: Pro $49 and Scale $229 per user/mo ($588/$2,748 per yr; save 35% and 39%). Monthly prices not shown. Enterprise (SSO, 40,000-paper screening): contact sales.
Prices from Elicit's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026. Prices are per user. Taxes, seat minimums and promotions vary.
Team cost
What Elicit costs a team of 5, 10 or 25
Per-user list price × team size: a month, with the year below.
| Plan | 5 people | 10 people | 25 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| BasicFree plan | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Pro$49/user/mo | $245/mo$2,940/yr a year | $490/mo$5,880/yr a year | $1,225/mo$14,700/yr a year |
| Scale$229/user/mo | $1,145/mo$13,740/yr a year | $2,290/mo$27,480/yr a year | $5,725/mo$68,700/yr a year |
Free plans usually cap users or features — check Basic's limits before planning on it for a team. Before tax, at list price.
Local prices
Elicit in naira, shillings, cedis, rand, pounds and euros
Pro, the entry paid plan, converted from US dollars.
| Currency | Per user / mo | 10 people / mo |
|---|---|---|
| NGNNigerian naira (NGN) | ₦65,381 | ₦653,807 |
| KESKenyan shilling (KES) | KSh6,364 | KSh63,638 |
| GHSGhanaian cedi (GHS) | GH₵569.48 | GH₵5,695 |
| ZARSouth African rand (ZAR) | R813.34 | R8,133 |
| GBPBritish pound (GBP) | £36.64 | £366.41 |
| EUREuro (EUR) | €43.71 | €437.14 |
Indicative only: converted at Surba's daily exchange rates from 26 Oct 2026 (₦1,334 = $1). Unless Elicit bills you in your own currency, your bank's rate and card fees decide what you're charged.
Discounts
Ways to pay less for Elicit
Up to 35% off yearly billing
Paying Elicit yearly instead of monthly.
From Surba's catalog; the vendor decides eligibility.
Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to Elicit
Tools in Surba's catalog that cost a team of 10 less a month on their entry plan than Elicit's Pro.
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Elicit compared
Plans and team costs side by side.
FAQ
Elicit pricing questions
How much does Elicit cost per user?
Elicit's paid plans run from $49 to $229 per user a month according to Elicit's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026) (Pro $49 and Scale $229). Page shows annual billing: Pro $49 and Scale $229 per user/mo ($588/$2,748 per yr; save 35% and 39%). Monthly prices not shown. Enterprise (SSO, 40,000-paper screening): contact sales. There is also a free plan (Basic).
Does Elicit have a free plan?
Yes. Elicit's Basic plan costs $0 and includes unlimited search of 138M+ papers, unlimited summaries and chat and limited research reports. Free plans usually limit users, history or features, so check what you'd outgrow.
How much does Elicit cost for a team of 10?
On Pro, 10 people pay about $490 a month, or $5,880 a year, before tax.
How much is Elicit in naira?
At an indicative rate of ₦1,334 per $1 (26 Oct 2026), Pro at $49 is about ₦65,381 per user a month. Your bank's exchange rate and card fees decide the final charge.
What are cheaper alternatives to Elicit?
In Surba's catalog, Typecast ($5/mo), ElevenLabs ($6/mo) and Suno ($8/mo) cost less for a team of 10 on their entry plans. Compare features before you switch: the cheapest plan isn't always the closest match.
Is Elicit cheaper if you pay yearly?
Elicit gives up to 35% off for paying yearly instead of monthly, according to Elicit's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026). Surba reminds you before each renewal, so an annual plan doesn't renew unnoticed.
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