Elephas is worth it if you handle confidential files on a Mac and want AI that indexes locally and redacts sensitive data before it reaches a cloud model — there is a free plan and paid plans from $19/mo. It is less appealing on Windows, where support is still on a waitlist.
Elephas is a private, local-first AI knowledge workspace for Mac and iOS. It indexes your PDFs, notes, and contracts on your own machine, redacts 28 types of sensitive data (names, SSNs, account numbers, case numbers, and more) before any cloud AI call, and offers a fully offline mode that runs AI on-device. Built-in cloud AI uses zero data retention, so providers do not log, store, or train on requests.
| Plan | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 20 credits a month with the built-in AI engine; 7 days of Pro on download; local-first indexing and automatic redaction |
| Standard | $19/mo | 100 credits a month; AI chat and writing across your Mac; basic document and note workflows |
| Professional | $39/mo | 500 credits a month; Super Brain; integrations with Apple Notes, Notion, Obsidian, and more |
| Pro+ | $49/mo (best for sensitive work) | 1,000 credits a month; full redaction inspector; advanced redaction configuration; optional offline workflows |
Annual billing saves about 17%.
Pros
Cons
Elephas fits consultants, lawyers, accountants, researchers, and financial advisors who need AI help with confidential client files, contracts, or notes without exposing sensitive data. It is a poor fit for Windows users or anyone who wants the full feature set on the cheapest plan.
Is Elephas free to use? Yes. The free plan includes 20 credits a month with no credit card, and every download unlocks 7 days of Pro.
How does Elephas protect sensitive data? It indexes files locally and automatically redacts 28 types of sensitive data before any cloud AI call.
Can Elephas run fully offline? Yes. Offline mode runs AI entirely on-device, so no data leaves your Mac.
Does it work on Windows? Not yet. Windows support is on a waitlist.
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