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Elicit alternatives with a Windows app

The Elicit listing does not include a Windows app. 4 of the 49 other AI research tools in this directory list a Windows app.

Elicit has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49 per user / month, billed annually ($11 on academic pricing). All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Elicit

  1. Liner

    AI search with cited answers, research agents and a writer

    • Liner starts at $14.99 per month, billed annually ($17.99 billed monthly). Elicit starts at $49 per user / month, billed annually ($11 on academic pricing).
    • Only Liner lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Liner also covers long-form writing and highlights.
    Liner pricing and details

  2. ChatPDF

    Ask questions about PDFs and get answers with citations

    • ChatPDF starts at $89.99 per year or $14.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase). Elicit starts at $49 per user / month, billed annually ($11 on academic pricing).
    • Only ChatPDF lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Elicit lists a browser extension.
    • ChatPDF also covers chat assistant.
    ChatPDF pricing and details

  3. Otio

    AI research workspace for chatting across many sources

    • Otio starts at $7 per month (Lite), billed monthly or $84 per year. Elicit starts at $49 per user / month, billed annually ($11 on academic pricing).
    • Only Otio lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Otio also covers chat assistant and notes.
    Otio pricing and details

  4. Zotero

    Free, open-source reference manager from a nonprofit

    • Zotero starts at $20 per year for 2 GB of file storage. Elicit starts at $49 per user / month, billed annually ($11 on academic pricing).
    • Only Zotero lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Elicit lists a web app.
    • Only Elicit lists a browser extension.
    Zotero pricing and details

Common questions

Which Elicit alternatives have a Windows app?

Liner, ChatPDF, Otio and Zotero list a Windows app.

Does Elicit have a Windows app?

The Elicit listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web and Browser extension.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Elicit: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.