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Consensus

Search engine that answers from peer-reviewed papers.

4.5(1.8k)FreemiumFree tier · Premium from $8.99/mo
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Overview

Consensus searches scientific literature and summarises what studies actually found, showing agreement across papers rather than a single answer.

Teams reach for Consensus when search engine that answers from peer-reviewed papers. It sits in the freemium bracket (Free tier · Premium from $8.99/mo) and is reviewed by AIAtlas editors against the tasks people actually bring to it, not marketing claims.

Best for

Where this tool consistently outperforms alternatives.

  • Researchers
  • Students
  • Academics

Pricing

Indicative plans — always confirm on the official site.

Free

$0

Everyday use with fair limits.

  • Core features
  • Community support
  • Usage caps

Paid

Popular

Premium from $8.99/mo

For individuals and small teams shipping daily.

  • Highest-quality models
  • Priority speed
  • Full history and exports

Enterprise

Custom

Security, control and volume pricing.

  • SSO and audit logs
  • Data residency options
  • Dedicated support

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Every claim links to a paper
  • Shows disagreement honestly
  • Good free tier

Cons

  • Limited to indexed literature
  • Not for general questions

Key features

What you actually get day to day.

Answers drawn only from published studies

Consensus meter across papers

Study quality indicators

Citation export

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