Description
Consensus is an AI-powered academic search engine that synthesizes findings from over 200 million peer-reviewed research papers. Unlike general search engines, it provides evidence-based answers with the Consensus Meter showing scientific agreement levels, GPT-4 summaries of key findings, and Study Snapshots for quick research overview. Pro Search reviews up to 20 papers per query, Deep Search up to 50. The free plan offers limited Pro and Deep Searches. Premium ($12/month or $108/year) unlocks unlimited summaries, Consensus Meter, Pro Analysis, bookmarks, and literature lists. Student discount of 40% is available with .edu or .ac email. Teams at $13/seat/month adds centralized billing.
Features
- ●Consensus Meter: Shows scientific agreement level on research questions
- ●GPT-4 Summaries: AI-generated summaries of research findings
- ●Deep Search: Reviews up to 50 papers per query for thorough analysis
- ●Study Snapshots: Quick visual overview of study methodology and results
- ●Pro Analysis: Detailed breakdown of evidence quality and consistency
Pricing
Free
$0
- Unlimited basic search
- Limited Pro/Deep Search
- Research quality indicators
- AI filters
Premium
$12
/ month
- Unlimited GPT-4 summaries
- Consensus Meter
- Pro Analysis
- Bookmarks & lists
- 40% student discount
Teams
$13
/ month/seat
- All Premium features
- Up to 200 seats
- Centralized billing
- Account management
Pros & Cons
Pros
✓ 200M+ peer-reviewed papers for evidence-based answers
✓ Consensus Meter visualizes scientific agreement
✓ 40% student discount with .edu email
✓ Affordable Premium at $12/month
Cons
✗ Free plan has limited advanced searches
✗ Best for scientific research, not general queries
✗ Deep Search limited to 50 papers
✗ No API access on standard plans
Tags:academic search, research, scientific papers, evidence-based, AI search