Elicit
7.0#4 in research paper discovery toolsFrom $11 a monthFree planWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Elicit | Undermind |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Elicit can connect through its MCP server to Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and other MCP-compatible clients using OAuth 2.0. | The MCP connection guide lists ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, and other compatible clients. |
Elicit plans
- BasicFree
- Plus$11 a month
- Pro$49 a month
- Scale$169 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Undermind plans
- FreeFree
- Team$15 a month
- Pro$16 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Elicit if…
Elicit suits researchers who need to gather and analyze academic evidence, including from uploaded files. Teams using MCP-compatible clients or seeking an API can consider its integrations and paid tiers.
Pick Undermind if…
Undermind suits researchers who want help discovering and examining scientific papers, tracing citations, and following new work in selected areas. Its integrations may also suit users working through compatible MCP clients.