Consensus is an AI-powered search engine built entirely on peer-reviewed scientific papers. Ask a research question and it surfaces relevant studies, extracts findings and gives a consensus meter showing what the evidence says overall — with full citations to every source.
Best for
Students and researchers who need evidence-based answers backed by actual academic literature.
Pricing
Ongoing free tier available, no trial required. Paid plans start at $10.99/mo.
Pros
- Built entirely on peer-reviewed scientific papers, not general web content, which matters for academic rigor
- Consensus meter gives a quick read on what the overall evidence actually says, not just one paper's conclusion
- Full citations to every source for easy verification
Cons
- Best suited to research questions with existing academic literature — less useful for very new or niche topics
- Deepest search features and higher query volume require a paid plan
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Frequently asked questions
Does Consensus only search academic papers, or also general web sources?
It's built specifically on peer-reviewed scientific papers, which is its main differentiator from a general AI search tool that might pull from less rigorous sources.