// Head to head

Elicit vs Perplexity

Elicit2 – 2Perplexity

// Verdict

Head-to-head score: Elicit 2 – 2 Perplexity across 7 criteria. No outright winner.

Price: Elicit ($12) undercuts Perplexity ($20).

Pick Elicit if entry price is the deciding factor and API access is needed.
Pick Perplexity if cross-platform coverage matters and ecosystem size matters.

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Overview
What it does	AI research assistant specialized in paper discovery, summarization and structured data extraction.	AI answer engine that combines real-time web search with cited, conversational responses.
Category	Research	Research, AI Models & Chat
Pricing
Model	Freemium	Freemium
Starting price	$12best	$20
Plans	Free · Plus $12/mo	Free · Pro $20/mo
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Product
API	✓ Yesbest	—
Platforms	web, extension	web, ios, androidbest
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Launched	Jul 2024	Apr 2025
Key features	▸Semantic academic paper search ▸Column-based structured data extraction ▸Per-paper summaries with source quotes ▸Export of results for further analysis	▸Live web retrieval for every query ▸Numbered inline citations ▸Multi-step Pro Search reasoning ▸Model selection and file analysis
Best for	▸Accelerating screening for systematic reviews ▸Building evidence tables across studies ▸Mapping research on an emerging question	▸Conducting rapid desk research with sources ▸Monitoring recent developments on a topic ▸Drafting fact-checked background briefs