# Elicit vs Felo

> Elicit: AI research assistant for literature search, systematic reviews and evidence reports
> Felo: Multilingual AI search engine that also builds slides, mind maps and research reports

- Elicit profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/elicit
- Felo profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/felo
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/elicit-vs-felo
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Elicit and Felo are both Education & Research tools. Elicit scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.7 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Felo is available on iOS and Android.

### Choose Elicit if

- You want a tool built for literature reviews.
- Free plan with unlimited search across 138M+ papers.
- Sentence-level citations for AI-generated claims.

### Choose Felo if

- You want a tool built for cited multilingual web research, quickly turning a topic into a slide deck, and users who want search plus generation tools under one subscription.
- Permanent free plan with 200 credits per day and no credit card required.
- Combines cited search with slides, images, video and agents in one subscription.

## Pricing

| | Elicit | Felo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Elicit | Felo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Research Agent | Yes | Not listed |
| Research Reports | Yes | Not listed |
| Systematic Literature Review | Yes | Not listed |
| Data extraction tables | Yes | Not listed |
| Library | Yes | Not listed |
| Routines | Yes | Not listed |
| Chat with papers | Yes | Not listed |
| Zotero import | Yes | Not listed |
| API and MCP server | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Search with Citations | Not listed | Yes |
| Multilingual Support | Not listed | Yes |
| AI Slides | Not listed | Yes |
| Deep Research | Not listed | Yes |
| Custom Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Image and Video Generation | Not listed | Yes |
| LiveDoc | Not listed | Yes |
| Developer API | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Elicit | Felo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Elicit strengths

- Free plan with unlimited search across 138M+ papers
- Sentence-level citations for AI-generated claims
- Structured extraction of paper details into tables
- Dedicated systematic review workflow and Routines for tracking new research
- API and MCP server for use with other tools

## Elicit limitations

- Research Agent and Reports usage is limited on the free plan
- Systematic reviews, Routines and API access need Pro at $75 per user per month ($49 billed annually)
- Pricing page shows only annual-billing rates for Pro and Scale
- Focused on research; not a general-purpose assistant
- No mobile app

## Felo strengths

- Permanent free plan with 200 credits per day and no credit card required.
- Combines cited search with slides, images, video and agents in one subscription.
- Pro plan at about $15 per month includes API access.
- Multilingual focus, including Japanese-language accuracy.
- Available on web, iOS and Android.

## Felo limitations

- Credit-based usage makes real limits harder to predict than fixed quotas.
- Free plan excludes AI Slides, AI Designer, custom agents, video and the API.
- Pro credits do not roll over between billing cycles.
- Current pricing is rendered dynamically and older published plan descriptions (search counts) differ from the new credit model.

## FAQ

**Is Elicit better than Felo?**

It depends on your workflow. Elicit is built for literature reviews. Felo is built for cited multilingual web research, quickly turning a topic into a slide deck, and users who want search plus generation tools under one subscription.

**What are the key feature differences between Elicit and Felo?**

Elicit: AI research assistant for literature search, systematic reviews and evidence reports. Felo: Multilingual AI search engine that also builds slides, mind maps and research reports.

**Does Elicit or Felo have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Elicit is freemium and Felo is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Elicit or Felo?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.