AI Research & Search
Consensus
AI search engine that answers questions using only peer-reviewed research papers.
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DEV-TOP · horizontalWhat it does
Consensus searches a database of scientific papers and uses AI to extract and synthesize findings relevant to a question, showing consensus or disagreement across studies with links back to the original papers.
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Free tier reality
Free tier includes a limited number of AI-powered searches per month; paid plans raise the limit and unlock deeper analysis features.
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DEV-MID · rectangleKey features
- AI-synthesized answers sourced from peer-reviewed papers
- Consensus meter showing agreement across studies
- Paper summaries
- Citation export
Best for
- Quickly checking what the research says on a topic
- Literature-review style questions grounded in real studies
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DEV-BOTTOM · horizontalConsensus FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is Consensus free?
Yes — Free tier includes a limited number of AI-powered searches per month; paid plans raise the limit and unlock deeper analysis features.
What is Consensus best for?
Quickly checking what the research says on a topic Literature-review style questions grounded in real studies
What platforms does Consensus run on?
Consensus is available on: web.