Consensus
An AI academic search engine that surfaces the degree of scientific agreement on a question from peer-reviewed papers.
Overview
Consensus is an AI-powered search engine that searches a corpus of scientific papers and surfaces whether the evidence supports, disputes or is mixed on a given question. Each result shows which studies agree, disagree or offer qualified findings, giving users a quick read of the empirical landscape. An AI-generated consensus meter summarises the overall direction of the evidence. It is designed for researchers, students and professionals who need evidence-based answers. The free tier limits monthly searches; paid plans remove limits and add AI summaries.
Key features
- Consensus meter showing strength of scientific agreement
- Semantic search across peer-reviewed papers
- AI-generated study snapshots
- Filters by study type, population and journal
- Citation export
Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Monthly
- From $12/month, billed annually
- Yearly
- $144/year billed annually
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- Not on record
- Last verified
- Checked October 4, 2026
Pros
- Consensus meter gives a fast read of where the evidence lands
- Accessible enough for non-researchers to use
- Free tier covers basic search use
Cons
- Limited to indexed peer-reviewed literature
- Cannot extract detailed data from individual papers
Who should use it
- Checking the state of evidence on a scientific question
- Finding papers that support or dispute a claim
- Students and professionals who need peer-reviewed sources quickly
Beginner, Intermediate · Individuals, Small teams
Who shouldn't
- General web research or non-scientific topics
- Full systematic reviews requiring custom data extraction
Facts
- Category
- AI research
- Platforms
- Web, Browser extension
- Integrations
- None on record
- API
- Not on record
- Skill level
- Beginner, Intermediate
- Team size
- Individuals, Small teams
- Data and privacy
- We have no verified details on data handling. Read the vendor's privacy policy before uploading sensitive material.
Alternatives
- ElicitAI research
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Consensus cost?
From $12/month, billed annually. $144/year billed annually. Checked October 4, 2026.
Does Consensus have a free plan?
Yes. Consensus has a free plan.
Who is Consensus best for?
Checking the state of evidence on a scientific question; Finding papers that support or dispute a claim; Students and professionals who need peer-reviewed sources quickly.
Which platforms does Consensus run on?
Web, Browser extension.
Does Consensus have an API?
Our data does not list a public API for Consensus.
What are the alternatives to Consensus?
Tools often weighed against Consensus include Elicit, Scite, SciSpace.