# Elicit vs Opera Neon

> Elicit: AI research assistant for literature search, systematic reviews and evidence reports
> Opera Neon: Agentic AI browser that researches, navigates and completes web tasks for you

- Elicit profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/elicit
- Opera Neon profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/opera-neon
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/elicit-vs-opera-neon
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Elicit is listed under Education & Research and Opera Neon under AI Assistants. Elicit scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.5 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Elicit is available on Web and offers an API. Only Opera Neon is available on Windows and macOS.

### 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 Opera Neon if

- You want a tool built for Multi-tab research, delegating repetitive browser tasks, building quick web outputs, connecting external AI agents to a live browser session.
- Combines chat, browser actions, research and content creation in one browser rather than a separate extension.
- Neon Do shows its plan and actions in real time and can be paused or taken over.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Elicit | Opera Neon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Neon Do | Not listed | Yes |
| Neon Chat | Not listed | Yes |
| Neon Make | Not listed | Yes |
| Research Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Tasks | Not listed | Yes |
| Neon Cards | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP Connector and CLI | Not listed | Yes |
| Memory and Scheduled Tasks | Not listed | Yes |
| Built-in Browser Tools | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Elicit | Opera Neon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| 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

## Opera Neon strengths

- Combines chat, browser actions, research and content creation in one browser rather than a separate extension.
- Neon Do shows its plan and actions in real time and can be paused or taken over.
- Wide model choice across OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI and open-weight models on the Standard plan.
- MCP connector and CLI let external agents such as Claude Code or n8n use a live browser session.
- Credentials, passwords and card details are stated to stay on the device, and Opera says it does not train on user data.
- Free VPN and ad blocker are included in the browser.

## Opera Neon limitations

- Full agentic features need the $19.90 per month Standard plan, higher than many AI add-ons.
- Windows and macOS only; no Linux, iOS or Android version yet.
- Neon Do uses cloud LLMs to plan, and page content is sent to Opera and OpenAI servers with 365-day retention.
- Opera itself calls Neon an experimental agentic browser, so behaviour and plan limits may change.

## FAQ

**Is Elicit better than Opera Neon?**

It depends on your workflow. Elicit is built for literature reviews. Opera Neon is built for Multi-tab research, delegating repetitive browser tasks, building quick web outputs, connecting external AI agents to a live browser session.

**What are the key feature differences between Elicit and Opera Neon?**

Elicit: AI research assistant for literature search, systematic reviews and evidence reports. Opera Neon: Agentic AI browser that researches, navigates and completes web tasks for you.

**Does Elicit or Opera Neon have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Elicit or Opera Neon?**

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