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# Elephas

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> Mac-native AI knowledge assistant with local-first indexing, PII redaction, and system-wide writing tools for individuals and teams.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 87 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of Elephas

\* Keeps confidential documents private by running all indexing on-device and automatically redacting 28 PII entity types before any content reaches a cloud model, supporting NDA and client confidentiality requirements.&#10;\* Provides AI assistance from within any Mac application via a single keyboard shortcut, removing the need to copy-paste content between windows or switch applications.&#10;\* Grounds every knowledge base response in cited source documents and passages, reducing reliance on unverifiable AI output and supporting audit trails.&#10;\* Supports fully offline operation through local AI models (Ollama, LM Studio, or built-in offline models), ensuring zero data leaves the device when maximum privacy is required.&#10;\* Allows per-task model switching across OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Perplexity, DeepSeek, Together AI, Voyage AI, and local models, letting users balance privacy and capability based on task sensitivity.&#10;\* Accepts user-supplied API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, and other providers, avoiding duplicate subscription costs for teams already holding AI contracts.&#10;\* Syncs Super Brain knowledge bases across Mac, iPhone, and iPad under one subscription, giving professionals access to indexed content across all Apple devices.&#10;\* Automates multi-step workflows through agentic templates and custom @ agents, reducing manual effort on repeatable research and document processing tasks.&#10;\* Generates structured visual outputs including Mind Maps, Timelines, Gantt Charts, and Flowcharts directly from knowledge base content, supporting project planning and client deliverables.&#10;\* Ingests and queries audio files alongside documents, consolidating meeting recordings and transcripts into the same searchable knowledge base.&#10;\* Offers flat, predictable pricing from $9.99/month with no per-seat fees, no annual contracts, and a 7-day free Pro trial with no credit card required, lowering evaluation risk for small teams and solo practitioners.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 87 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Elephas

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$14,99
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 210 more

## Features

- AI Copilot
- API
- Assisted Content Creation
- Audio Recording
- Autocorrect
- Automated Text Generation
- Chat/Messaging
- Content Creation
- Content Ideas
- Content Library
- Content Management
- Customizable Rules
- Data Import/Export
- Database Creation
- Document Export
- Document Management
- Drag & Drop
- Email Management
- Generative AI
- Grammar Check

## Integrations (12 total)

- DEVONthink
- Gmail
- Google Chrome
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft Outlook
- Notion
- Numbers
- Roam
- Safari
- Slack
- ZooM

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Chat

## Category

- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1397/artificial-intelligence/software)

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## Reviews

### "in the age of AI and almost instant information, speed is everything and this is that boost you need" — 5.0/5

> **Edward Emory** | *09 May 2023* | Photography | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: the brains that you can create from information you have already created and then interact with, is one of the most brilliant features of any AI I have come across. you can get new perspectives on information that you have already curated, only helping expand what you can do.
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> **Cons**: the user interface has a fairly steep learning curve and isn't that simple to interact with, sometimes a feature like rewrite will completely change what I am talking about to a degree that removes all of the important topics I am trying to write about.

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### "A Five Star Experience with Elephas" — 5.0/5

> **Luka** | *05 May 2024* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: - Intuitive and easy to navigate interface, sleek/modern design&#10;- The app is packed with innovative features that make it stand out from the competition in most cases
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> **Cons**: - Some features accessible only from the top bar menu, eg. GSheet formula and Unix options – these two I use daily.
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> My overall experience with Elephas has been nothing short of fantastic. I am  impressed by its sleek design and intuitive interface. It's clear that a lot of thought has been put into making the app user-friendly and easy to navigate.&#10;The features that Elephas offers are really very useful. Whether it's the high level of customization, the speed and efficiency of the app, or the regular updates that keep making the app better, it's clear that Elephas is a cut above the rest.&#10;&#10;In summary, Elephas is well-designed and incredibly feature-rich; however, there is still room for improvement, such as the addition of more learning videos with audio explanations.

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### "Highly recommended" — 3.0/5

> **Salem** | *21 November 2023* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: Bring OpenAI power without copy-pasting text into Chatgpt. Since it's on the operating system level, it works on ANY app you use.
> 
> **Cons**: Needs UX rework to simplify its usage&#10;"Brains" feature, where you can add your own files to chat with them, is very quirky and doesn't work most of the time.

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### "Elephas is just what I have been looking for\!" — 4.0/5

> **Per** | *17 December 2023* | Research | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: The variety of stuff it can do within the same app.
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> **Cons**: The indexing of pdfs into my super brains has been slow so far, but the team is on it.
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> Amazing\! There are many apps that can do bits and pieces of what Elephas can do, but not all of it. Also, the utility of the super brains for so many different tasks, and the broad selection of different material they can include make Elephas stand out against any competition.

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### "Simplify the app to bring AI to the masses\!" — 5.0/5

> **Bandit** | *07 January 2024* | Plastics | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: It's incredibly user-friendly and quick to use, especially the Smart brain function which is highly beneficial.
> 
> **Cons**: Sometimes, errors occur in the function, requiring it to be redone.
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> I am pleasantly surprised and I hope the developer continues to make improvements.

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