Tool overview
Elephas is listed under Productivity AI tools.
What is Elephas?
Elephas is a private AI knowledge workspace for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It indexes files locally, creates source-grounded Super Brains, redacts sensitive data before cloud requests, supports fully offline models, and provides writing assistance across Mac applications.
Best for
Apple-based professionals working with confidential files, notes, and research
Who is it for?
Decision note
Best for Apple users handling sensitive knowledge work. Confirm device requirements, plan credits, connected sources, iOS access, offline-model hardware needs, cloud-provider settings, team scope, support, and data policies.
Key features
Local indexing of files and notes on Mac
Automatic redaction of 28 sensitive-data types
Fully offline local-model mode
Source-grounded Super Brain knowledge workspaces
Writing commands across Mac applications
Optional access from iPhone and iPad
Use cases
Researching confidential document collections
Drafting from client or project knowledge
Searching notes, PDFs, and transcripts
Running private offline AI workflows
Pros
- Strong local-first privacy controls
- Supports offline and bring-your-own-model options
- Offers a free plan and seven-day Pro trial
Limitations
Local indexing and redaction reduce exposure but do not remove the need for access controls, backups, source review, retention policies, and professional judgment. Users must verify citations, redaction coverage, model configuration, sync behavior, generated text, and organizational approval.
Pricing details
Billing options
Pricing note
The free plan includes 20 monthly credits. Standard starts at $19 per month, Professional at $39, and Pro+ at $49, with annual savings available. Every new download includes seven days of Pro without a credit card.
Supported languages
- Multiple popular languages
Integrations
Apple Notes
Notion
Obsidian
Zoom transcripts
Slack
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