#6
Elicit
AI research assistant that finds papers, extracts data, and summarizes evidence.
💲 Free; Plus paid
Purpose-built for academic paper workflows
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Elicit
#6 in Research & agents · Editorial ranking · Updated 2026-10-28 Last verified 2026-10-28
Elicit at a glance
Why Elicit ranks here
Purpose-built for academic paper workflows
Best for: Literature review for papers
Pricing: Free; Plus paid
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