Side by side
| Feature | NotebookLM | Elicit |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI research and note-taking assistant that answers from your own files, turning them into summaries, slide decks, mind maps and audio or video overviews. | AI research assistant that searches, summarizes and extracts data from academic papers, for researchers, analysts and R&D teams. |
| Price from | 23,99 PLN/mo | 11 USD/mo |
| Free plan | ? | yes |
| Platforms | web | web, api |
| API | not stated | yes |
NotebookLM: key features
- Answers grounded in your uploaded sources
- Turns files into slide decks
- Creates mind maps from brainstorms
- Generates audio overviews from assignments
- Creates video overviews from textbooks
- Quick summarization and note taking
Elicit: key features
- Semantic search across more than 138 million academic papers
- Summaries and chat with paper full text, with sources shown for answers
- Structured data extraction from papers into customizable table columns
- Research Agent and auto-generated Research Reports
- Systematic literature review workflow with screening of up to 5,000 papers (Pro)
- Import from Zotero and export to RIS, CSV, BIB, PDF and DOCX
FAQ
Is NotebookLM or Elicit better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are NotebookLM and Elicit free?
NotebookLM: The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page. Elicit: Yes, there is a free plan. Basic plan: limited usage for Research Agent and Research Reports, unlimited search across 138 million papers, unlimited summaries and chat with papers with full-text access, source viewing and Zotero import.