# Elephas Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Elephas the right AI Writing Assistant solution for you? Explore 87 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/10005732/Elephas/reviews --- Elephas 4.7 (87) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005732/Elephas/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated June 3rd, 2026 # Reviews of Elephas Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.8 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Ahmed F Quality ControlAutomotive, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The biggest advantage of Elephas is that my files remain stored locally — I don’t need to upload them to the cloud to use its features.“ December 29, 2025 Ahmed F Quality ControlAutomotive, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Additionally, it doesn’t support local LLMs (like DeepSeek or Llama) and requires only a Claude key or OpenAI key.“ December 29, 2025 Ahmed F Quality ControlAutomotive, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It also has an iPadOS app, which is a nice bonus, even though it doesn’t yet offer all the features available on the macOS version.“ December 29, 2025 Ahmed F Quality ControlAutomotive, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “What I don’t like is the low limit of monthly tokens, even on the most expensive plan!“ December 29, 2025 GS Gil C S Executive DirectorInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I also work across several fields (business, tech, non-profit development, start-ups, education, health, fiction writing, and a few more) and wanted a system that allowed me to quickly cross-connect without hiding things in folders and sub-folders festooned with tags.“ December 17, 2024 SB Stephen B Chief innovation officerResearch, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I often have to go into preferences and I would prefer one single pane of user interaction, But speaking for the MacBook app I can Zelle you there are two but entering preferences/settings Is a little annoying to click the drop-down menus from either my global shortcut menu at the top right or the drop-down to preferences On the top left“ January 8, 2025 Gs Glory s Junior software EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It has an ability to manage documents, retrieve data accurately, and has flexibility to handle various file types to its offline mode for privacy.“ December 10, 2024 GS Gil C S Executive DirectorInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I hate using tools that seem to add friction to my day and Elephas merged smoothly with my lack of routine and often scattershot approach to bringing concepts together.“ December 17, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 87 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Júlia D. Senior Market Intelligence and Strategy Analyst Executive Office Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Useful and powerfull" December 3, 2025 5.0 My experience was pretty good, specially with the user experience, im just taking a bit to get used to the multiple features it has. Pros I really liked that Elephas has a feature that it is always close to you when you are working, close to your cursor ready to be activated, but it does not bother or gets in the way of the work. Cons I think it was a bit complex at first, it takes a bit getting used to, to be ablet to use it to its full potential. Review Source Response from Elephas December 18, 2025 Thanks so much for the kind words JS John S. Senior Wetland Scientist Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best computer program I've ever bought for my business." October 1, 2025 5.0 This is the best computer program I have ever purchased for my business. The value it provides is exceptional and continues to improve over time. Pros I purchased a lifetime subscription around 2 years ago. Elephas has significantly enhanced my customer relationships by refining my tone and professionalism in written communication. The ability to swiftly outline key points and tap the Elephas button has greatly improved my writing. Elephas transforms my rants and rambles into well-crafted, friendly or professional responses, saving me a lot of time and making me seem like a nice person. (Seriously) \[sensitive content hidden\] always offers prompt, kind, and supportive assistance whenever I encounter issues that I've created. He might be using Elephas too ;-) The program updates have kept pace with advancements in AI. Cons I can't think of anything, really. Elephas are truly fascinating creatures with so many incredible qualities that it's hard to find any negatives. Their intelligence, emotional complexity, and unique characteristics make them truly special beings. ....That was fun :-) Switched from [Grammarly Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/170306/Grammarly-Business/) This seemed more like what I needed, at the time. And it certainly has proven to be true. Review Source Response from Elephas October 3, 2025 thanks so much for the kind words PS Patric S. Head of Growth Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Power of ChatGPT in your Mac OS applications" November 3, 2023 3.0 Elephas combines many of the options that I was looking to solve with different online tools, and now not only it's combined into one, but it's working 'standalone' and 'inline' in my Mac applications. This is awesome. Pros Elephas enables you to use the power of OpenAI / ChatGPT in your regular workflows / applications on Mac OS. No need to copy paste, just work inline anywhere you need it. Add the SuperBrain option and you have a powerful self-trained AI brain at your fingertips. Cons As with any startup or new SaaS product, you run into the occasional bug or UX/UI may be improved. It just needs time, and with every update it just gets better. Alternatives considered [ChatPDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/10015127/ChatPDF/) Reason for choosing Elephas Superbrain seems more powerful, and it's on/in my mac - not just online. Review Source Response from Elephas November 8, 2023 Thanks a lot for the kind words SB Stephen B. Chief innovation officer Research Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Elephas AI: The Good, The Great, The Semi-Bad, and the Polished “Uglies”" January 8, 2025 5.0 It’s not web-based or a web app which I like and prefer, but it also doesn’t look as sexy as the web apps you see. Frankly, I could care less about that once you get a handle on the user interface, which isn’t the most intuitive it all of a sudden clicks and it becomes incredibly intuitive. I started slow with this app as many contenders were taking up my attention, but I kept coming back to it, and it has now solidified itself as they go to for multiple second brain, knowledge bases I have branded and optimized within my account Pros It is rare to find a file drag and drop AI agent builder With unlimited storage and such a wide array of file types that it accepts. Most have limitations for no stated reason such as some competitors can’t accept images were marked down files or audio files or video links or even video files themselves. I haven’t come across any file types that Elephas does not accept into the knowledge basis of the agents. With the SetApp Subscription you get around the moderately high subscription cost to Elephas And forward you access to some basic ChatGPT models out the gates. For me personally, I would run through the credits that I get with SetApp Using ChatGPT and with my high tier SetApp Subscription I don’t want to burn AI credits where I can help it. So for me personally, I take advantage of the API keys that I plug into the AI provider field in Elephas setting. Grok, Meta, Gemini, ChatGPT, And Claude are all plugged in for me as I have accounts at those respective companies. I also use JanAI over Other options Elephas Recommends next to Jan AI On their support pages to run a local server and a local large language model that I can situate on top of my Elephas AI Knowledge Bases or “Brains” As they are referred to in Elephas. Cons The mobile app is really nothing more than a additional iOS Keyboard and for the life of me, I can’t figure out how to add content from my iPad or iPhone to second brains or knowledge basis stored within Elephas on Mac. And the keyboard functionality is pretty bad, so the frustrations of using it have led me to drop it altogether and the vision portrait on the website as it relates to using the iOS functionality doesn’t seem to match my experience, but please keep in mind I threw in the towel on this after lots of frustration and have it revisited. It has my MacBook experience is supreme I often have to go into preferences and I would prefer one single pane of user interaction, But speaking for the MacBook app I can Zelle you there are two but entering preferences/settings Is a little annoying to click the drop-down menus from either my global shortcut menu at the top right or the drop-down to preferences On the top left Switched from [CodeGPT](https://www.capterra.com/p/10017855/CodeGPT/)[Claude](https://www.capterra.com/p/10011218/Claude/)[monica](https://www.capterra.com/p/246913/monica/)[ChatGPT](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009334/ChatGPT/) The highest storage capacities, which are seemingly unlimited and the amount of file types. The knowledge base is allow in his extraordinary. You don’t get hit up for up sales or a cap on limitations at e\]certain tiers Review Source CS Chase S. CEO Retail Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Greatness of course" August 30, 2025 5.0 Perfect overall Cold clone on a repo with many LFS assets is fast, but the first “git lfs pull” for big branches still takes time. Pros git lfs track, commit, push. No new CLI beyond a few subcommands. Fast clones: initial pulls right on time Cons storage and bandwidth limits can surprise you; budget for growth. Pointer pitfalls: forgetting to run git lfs install Switched from [Tymwise](https://www.capterra.com/p/117333/Tymwise/) Change was definitely needed for myself and my workload Review Source VK Viktor K. Product owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Versatile brain and writing assistent" December 16, 2024 5.0 I like experimenting with what Elephas is capable of. It needs some setup to make it work to your expectations and build up your habit to use it with everyday tasks, but it so powerful, that I really like to play with it and see how it could help me to be more productive Pros several brains to chat with writing assistance built on MacOs Cons sometimes feels buggy, but given the pace of development it is understanble and I am happy to provide feedback Switched from [ChatGPT](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009334/ChatGPT/) Elephas has far more capabilities - especially having locally create different brains and integrate with MacOS apps Review Source CP Chiyo P. Trainer Consumer Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Elephas for Maxbook and iPhone version" January 13, 2025 5.0 Elephas - More convenient to access, search for the information, and rewrite it professionally. Pros Super Brain enables me to efficiently manage my own data and the assigned website. Cons Keep on requiring to reload the KEY and is caused inconvenience Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Quality Control Automotive Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "One-of-a-Kind AI for Your Mac, but Local LLM Support Needed" December 29, 2025 4.0 Overall, my experience with Elephas has been positive! Considering that it is a one-of-a-kind software, it performs its job exceptionally well. I’m looking forward to seeing more interesting and advanced features, such as the ability to create custom workflows and Knowledge AI Agents, designing specific workflows on a canvas, which would allow managing knowledge and interconnecting different “super brains” based on various types of resources. I want to emphasize again the importance of adding integration with local LLMs and the Straico API for BYOK. Pros I really like Elephas’ innovative approach as an AI assistant built on my own local data stored on my Mac. This saves a huge amount of time when searching for information. I can “feed” it with many different types of files — PDFs, Word documents, spreadsheets — and most importantly, I can sync it with Notion and Obsidian (with auto-sync!), effectively building my own “second brain” and recalling information very easily. I can also invoke Elephas from anywhere using a keyboard shortcut, which makes the workflow extremely smooth. I really appreciate that it’s a native macOS app, so there are no lags or performance issues. The biggest advantage of Elephas is that my files remain stored locally — I don’t need to upload them to the cloud to use its features. This is extremely important for privacy. It also has an iPadOS app, which is a nice bonus, even though it doesn’t yet offer all the features available on the macOS version. Cons What I don’t like is the low limit of monthly tokens, even on the most expensive plan! Additionally, it doesn’t support local LLMs (like DeepSeek or Llama) and requires only a Claude key or OpenAI key. There really should be the possibility to rely on local LLMs installed directly on your own device. Review Source Response from Elephas January 23, 2026 thanks a lot for the kind words.. Just a quick update, we do support Ollama and many AI providers inside Elephas Please feel free to reach out support if you need help setting it up VR Verified Reviewer Virtual Assistant Entertainment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Really helpful for Mac workflows" July 30, 2025 5.0 Pros The ability to log all sorts of file types, including YouTube videos, in the knowledge base. That was a game changer for me. Cons Getting a hang of it has been a little confusing just because it's a complex system. I also hope that there will be more integration options in the future. Review Source Response from Elephas October 3, 2025 thanks for the kind words.. We're making the product more easy to use and simple. And we will be adding more integrations soon CS Christian S. Chef Medical Practice Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Top Product!" July 27, 2025 5.0 I use the Elephas app regularly in the medical field, mainly to work with PDFs of scientific articles. The app is reliable, stable, and supports me excellently in my daily work. I especially appreciate how efficiently it helps me search and process medical content. Pros Elephas is feature-rich and also proves helpful in everyday tasks – for example, when writing emails or drafting quick texts. Cons While Elephas is a powerful and user-friendly tool, its AI sometimes feels noticeably weaker than using OpenAI’s API directly, especially for complex or highly specialized tasks. Review Source Response from Elephas October 3, 2025 Thanks for the kind words.. We're making the product stronger with every new release. Do check out the latest version, you will love it BW Ben W. Founder Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "King of AI clients" December 10, 2024 5.0 I've tried pretty much every local AI client on my Mac, but Elephas may be the best. Really centres on building knowledge bases (aka 'Brains') which is a common use case I have. Also provides all the other tools you'd expect (chat, text replacement, personas/tones etc). Pros Makes RAG and local knowledge base creation very easy! Cons A few UI quirks but overall it's a solid experience. Review Source Response from Elephas December 16, 2024 Thanks a lot for the kind words SS Severi S. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Native mac app with your own custom AI" December 27, 2024 5.0 Responsive developer and frequent updates. Happy so far, even though I'm only utilizing a small set of features. Pros It makes text processing with AI anywhere on your Mac or iPhone using your own styles and custom trained models so easy. Cons Learning curve is steep, and UI could use a polish. Review Source Response from Elephas January 6, 2025 Thanks for the kind words. Major UI update is in the works, should be released in the next couple of weeks. BS Benjamin S. CTO and founder Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great product. Try it!" September 6, 2024 5.0 Found it. Tried it. Love it. Use it daily. Pros Love the menu bar usage and brain functionality Cons Not a ton of cons. Use it every day and still even as other products keep showing up Review Source AS Abhishek S. Nurse E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Tool to play with AI and be Productive" September 6, 2024 5.0 Pros the ability to upload documents and use multiple models to interact with them. The ability to use this "brain" anywhere. Cons I wish there was a subscription model where they included access to all AI models instead of users having to use their keys. Review Source Response from Elephas September 16, 2024 Thanks for your kind words, we will explore subscription option in future releases. BJ Binayak J. Senior Accounting Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Small suggestion and review " September 11, 2024 4.0 Pros Really useful and works in a good pace. Cons A bit slow sometimes maybe increase the speed of the website Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner Publishing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "One of my most used tools" May 23, 2023 5.0 Elephas is best thought of as a force-multiplier for productivity tasks which is a unique application of GPT3/4 which is enabled by its deep integration into macOS. Pros Elephas is an incredibly useful tool. It is built into macOS, making it very easy to integrate into existing workflows. It also provides a great chatbot front-end for chatgpt, making it a great way to automate tasks and streamline communication. Cons Elephas is a great tool, but it could use some improvements. The lack of an auto-update mechanism is a bit of a letdown, and the UI could use a bit more polish. Review Source Response from Elephas May 24, 2023 Thanks so much for your kind words, we're working on the auto-update mechanism and improving the UI, you should start seeing improvements from the next update. MM Moustafa M. PMO Manager Computer Networking Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Elephas as a single AI assistant" June 11, 2024 4.0 Pros All AI features one placeOne place. The continue writing and rewrite features are also standout aspects of Elephas. They have become essential tools in my writing process, helping me to stay focused and productive. The ability to use Elephas to reply to emails and write documents is a significant time saver, and the smart write feature has been instrumental in streamlining my workflow. Cons While I have been generally satisfied with Elephas, there are a few aspects that could be improved. One of the things I like least about Elephas is the occasional occurrence of errors in the Super Brain functionality. This can be frustrating when I am trying to use it to bounce ideas off of or keep my ebook collection organized. Review Source Response from Elephas July 3, 2024 Thanks for the kind words.. We have already started working on improving super brain functionality, you should start to see improvements within the next release. David Antonio A. CEO Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Game changer for your productivity" May 24, 2023 5.0 It's also helped me creating Google Sheets formula which is amazing. Saved tons of hours so far. Pros I discovered this tool thanks to a friend and have become my Swiss-knife tool for content creation and AI productivity assistance. I like the fact that you can create brains, bringing your own data, and chat with it, as it was some sort of Yoda character. This is a game changer. By far the best app of its kind as of the moment.Additionally, the team is very proactive bringing up new updates and fixing small bugs.Kuddos and continue the great job. Cons I guess it can't be avoided, but API calls to OpeanAI results being quite expensive... but I guess it's the price to pay for having a customized brain at your service. Review Source Response from Elephas May 26, 2023 Thanks so much for your kind words Michele P. Freelance Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "ChatGPT integrated in your daily workflows" November 8, 2023 5.0 Pros I have been using this software on a daily basis and it has become an essential tool for automating various tasks. From replying to messages, writing articles, to creating technical documentation, this software has significantly streamlined my workflow. One of the aspects that I truly appreciate about this software is the responsiveness of the developers. Whenever I encounter a bug or have a feature request, they are quick to address the issue and provide updates. Their commitment to improving the software based on user feedback is commendable and ensures a smooth user experience. Cons I would love integrations with more messaging platforms/mail software, such as Spark or LinkedIn. Review Source Response from Elephas November 9, 2023 Thanks for the kind words NR Noah R. Podcaster and Author Writing and Editing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A powerful assistant!" June 7, 2023 4.0 Pros I love that it’s embedded deeply into all my macOS apps. There are several powerful browser plugins but the only work in the browser. Elephas works in every app I use on my Mac! Cons The learning curve was a bit steeper than I expected. Not necessarily the software learning curve but the learning curve to properly prompt and use AI in general. I watched several videos and tutorials to learn how to prompt more effectively and it made a huge difference. To make the most of this app, take the time to really learn how to use prompts and how to chat with AI. Review Source Response from Elephas June 13, 2023 Thanks so much for your kind words Noah Sean M. Owner Management Consulting Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Elephas Saves me time as I set up my new business." September 11, 2023 5.0 I have found it to be one gf the key success factors for my new business. Pros The capability to handle more contact, deal with more emails and refine my content has been a real help for me as I set up my new company. It is intuitive and learns as it goes. Cons Presentation mode is light at the moment and the ability to import current presentations to make better ones would be an improvement. Reason for choosing Elephas I tried a number of free trials and Elephas cam out better - less clunky and it felt like I could target specific content to summarise and distill the message. Review Source Response from Elephas November 8, 2023 Thanks for your kind review VV Vishnu V. Director Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best AI writing tool" May 19, 2023 5.0 Pros Smart Write & Reply - I utilize these features on a daily basis.Brain - Killer feature. It is helping me to analyze my brain. Cons None. Review Source Response from Elephas May 24, 2023 Thanks so much for the kind words. EP Eric P. Ops Director Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A must app to have on you Mac" June 7, 2023 5.0 Easy to use, fast, regular updates, fast support. It's changing the way I work Pros The productivity increase. The support from the team. The overall experience is great Cons Nothing. The app is fantastic and should even be implemented into MacOS. Review Source Response from Elephas June 13, 2023 Thanks so much for your kind words Eric AH Alex H. Filmmaker Entertainment Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great app" November 9, 2023 5.0 Pros This app does things that no other apps do. The ability to create super brains is excellent. Cons Sometimes it can be difficult to set up brains but once this is done it is easy to use. Review Source Response from Elephas November 20, 2023 Thanks a lot for your kind words JY Jingyao Y. manager Sports Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great product for using GPT everywhere" May 9, 2023 5.0 Great Pros Elephas has a unique Brain function that allows users to edit documents using their own knowledge base, and also interact with their own knowledge base through question and answer sessions. Cons There is still room for further improvement in the current software's UI design. Review Source Response from Elephas May 10, 2023 Thanks so much for your kind review. Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.