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Evidence Hunt alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Evidence Hunt alternative for most people is Elicit (2.4 GPA), first in our ranking of AI research tools. The best free one is Consensus (2.6 GPA).
Evidence Hunt compared with 4 alternatives: Elicit, Consensus, SciSpace and Undermind.
Evidence Hunt has a free plan. Paid plans start at €16.5 per month, billed yearly. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence HuntThis tool | Free plan · from €16.5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Elicit | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Consensus | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android |
| SciSpace | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Undermind | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Evidence Hunt starts at about $18.43 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: SciSpace and Undermind.
Elicit scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Evidence Hunt
Elicit
AI research assistant for literature search and systematic reviews
- Elicit starts at $49 per user / month, billed annually ($11 on academic pricing).
- Elicit also lists a browser extension.
- Elicit also covers AI agents.
- Elicit does not cover chat assistant, which Evidence Hunt does.
Suits: Researchers running systematic reviews with screening and data extraction
Consensus
AI search engine that answers questions from peer-reviewed papers
- Consensus also lists an Android app.
- Consensus also covers AI agents.
- Consensus does not cover chat assistant, which Evidence Hunt does.
Suits: Checking what peer-reviewed studies say about a specific question
SciSpace
AI research platform for literature review and reading papers
- SciSpace starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- SciSpace also lists an iOS app and a browser extension.
- SciSpace also covers AI agents.
Suits: Students and researchers who want search, reading and writing tools in one place
Undermind
AI literature search agent that reads hundreds of papers
- Undermind starts at $16 per month, billed annually, at the academic rate ($60 for industry).
- Undermind also covers AI agents.
Suits: Complex research questions where keyword search misses relevant papers
Limits worth knowing in Evidence Hunt
- Prices are shown in euros; the monthly-billing price was not readable on the rendered page.
- Systematic review, data extraction and document search are paid add-ons, not part of Pro.
- Projects, SSO and user management are limited to Team or Organisation, sold through sales.
- Free Basic chats use low-cost models, with only 3 Pro-quality questions.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Evidence Hunt?
The alternatives to Evidence Hunt in this directory are Elicit, Consensus, SciSpace and Undermind. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Evidence Hunt.
Is there a free alternative to Evidence Hunt?
Yes. Elicit, Consensus, SciSpace and Undermind have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Evidence Hunt alternatives work on Android?
The Evidence Hunt listing does not include an Android app. Consensus lists one.
Which Evidence Hunt alternatives work on iOS?
The Evidence Hunt listing does not include an iOS app. SciSpace lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.