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Consensus

AI research search engine for finding and summarising evidence from scientific papers.

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PricingFreemium

Free planYes

Skill levelIntermediate

Top roleAnalyst

DepartmentData

Primary useAcademic research

Overview

Consensus is a search engine for academic research. You ask a question and it surfaces findings from peer-reviewed papers, with summaries and links so you can ground your thinking in published evidence.

It suits students, researchers, analysts and clinicians who need evidence rather than general web answers. A free plan covers a set number of searches each month, with paid plans for heavier use.

It is a faster way into the literature, not a replacement for a proper review. Always read the underlying papers before relying on a finding.

Good for

Answers grounded in peer-reviewed research
Summaries with links to the source papers
Clear fit for evidence-led work
Free plan to try it

Watch out for

Results still need checking against the original papers
Not a substitute for a full literature review
Heavier use requires a paid plan

Recommended workflows

Evidence searchLiterature scanningResearch summaries