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An AI answer engine that searches the web and cites its sources.
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Consensus
Search peer-reviewed research and see what the evidence says.
FreemiumFree plan
Overview
Consensus is an academic search engine that draws on a database of peer-reviewed papers. It answers questions with an evidence-based summary and shows how findings are distributed across studies, including agreement and disagreement. It also provides a 'Consensus Meter' view of the overall direction of the research.
Pricing models change often. The summary above is indicative as of October 2026 — confirm current plans on the official pricing page.
Key features
- Search across peer-reviewed papers
- Evidence-based summaries with citations
- Consensus meter showing research agreement
- Filters by study design and journal
- Export and citation tools
Main use cases
- Checking what scientific evidence says on a topic
- Getting quick summaries of study findings
- Exploring where research agrees or disagrees
- Finding citable papers for reports
Who is it best for?
Students, writers, and professionals who need evidence-backed answers, not opinions.
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Limited to peer-reviewed sources, raising answer quality
- Agreement view helps spot contested topics quickly
- Clean interface for non-academic users
Limitations
- Coverage depends on indexed papers; niche topics may be thin
- Advanced analysis features require a paid plan
Tags
#evidence search#papers#academic
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