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Consensus Pricing, features & alternatives
Academic search and synthesis with linked source papers
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Third-party rating /5 · 1.4k
Consensus is an academic search and synthesis tool: you ask a question and it returns linked scientific papers along with a summary of their findings. The Consensus Meter classifies the conclusions of 5 to 20 relevant papers as Yes, No, Possibly or Mixed. A free plan exists; Pro costs USD 20 per month billed monthly or USD 144 per year (USD 12/month). Limitation: it does not replace reading and critically appraising the studies, and it does not guarantee an exhaustive literature review.
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Overview
Third-party rating: 4.7/5 (1,447).
Intended audience: researchers and students
Try ConsensusFeatures of Consensus
AI academic search
Ask a question and get relevant scientific papers with a summary of their findings
Consensus Meter
Classifies the conclusions of 5 to 20 relevant papers as Yes, No, Possibly or Mixed; not a reliability score
Linked papers
Each answer links to the source papers so you can read and check them
Pro summaries and Deep reviews
Summaries across up to 20 papers and 15 Deep reviews per month using up to 50 papers (Pro plan)
Study Snapshots
Summaries of a study's methodology, sample size and duration, unlimited on Pro
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Answers linked to the source papers, which you can open directly
- Consensus Meter shows the direction of findings across 5 to 20 papers at a glance
- Pro: summaries across up to 20 papers and 15 Deep reviews per month covering up to 50 papers
- Unlimited Study Snapshots on Pro describing study methodology, sample size and duration
Cons
- Does not replace reading and critically appraising the studies
- The Consensus Meter can misclassify conclusions and miss nuance
- No guarantee of an exhaustive literature review or of the answers being true
- The Pro quota of 15 Deep reviews per month may limit frequent in-depth synthesis
Ratings & Reviews
Use Cases
Academic research Preliminary literature exploration Checking a claim against published studies Preparing a literature review
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Consensus free?
Consensus: Free plan; From $20/mo.
Who is Consensus for?
researchers and students. Consensus is particularly suited for: Academic research, Preliminary literature exploration, Checking a claim against published studies.
What are the best alternatives to Consensus?
The main alternatives to Consensus are: Perplexity, Elicit, Quizlet. Each has its strengths, check our dedicated page for a detailed comparison.
Is Consensus reliable and secure?
Third-party rating: 4.7/5 (1,447).
