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Ask a research question and see what the papers say
Consensus searches scientific papers for your question, summarizes what the top results report, and links each claim to the study behind it.
Free plan available with unlimited paper searches. Paid plans remove the cap on Pro messages and add Deep reviews.
What you can do
Results come from papers
The search looks through scientific literature, so forum posts and ads do not crowd the list.
Every summary links its sources
Each point in a Pro message is tied to a citation you can open before you quote it.
See where studies agree
For yes or no questions, the Consensus Meter sorts the top papers into yes, no, possibly, or mixed.
Study details at a glance
A Study Snapshot pulls out the method, sample size, and duration so you can judge a paper quickly.
How it works
- 01
Ask in plain language
Type a question, a phrase, or a few keywords. A yes or no question can also show the Consensus Meter.
- 02
Read the summary and the sources
A Pro message summarizes up to 20 relevant papers with citations. Open any paper, or use a Study Snapshot to see its method and sample size.
- 03
Go deeper when it matters
Run a Deep review for a longer report that usually covers up to 50 papers, with tables, a timeline, and research gaps.
Who it’s for
Consensus suits students, academics, analysts, and curious readers who want an answer drawn from published research rather than a general web search. It fits a thesis literature scan, a policy brief, or a question about economics or education where you plan to open the studies yourself and cite the ones you actually read.
Choose how many deep reviews you need
Paper search is free and unlimited. Paid plans remove the cap on Pro messages and add more Deep reviews each month.
Free
$0
USD
Search papers and try the AI summaries before you decide to pay.
- Unlimited paper searches
- 10 Pro messages each month
- 3 Deep reviews each month
- 10 Study Snapshots each month
Unlimited Pro messages and more Deep reviews start on Pro.
Pro
$20/month
USD
Or $12/month, billed annually. $144 USD charged upfront each year.
For regular research with no cap on Pro messages.
- Unlimited Pro messages
- 15 Deep reviews each month
- Unlimited Study Snapshots
- 500 API and MCP calls each month
Deep
$65/month
USD
Or $45/month, billed annually. $540 USD charged upfront each year.
For people who run literature reviews most weeks.
- Everything in Pro
- 200 Deep reviews each month
- 2,000 API and MCP calls each month
Messages, reviews, and teams
A Pro message summarizes up to 20 papers from your search. A Deep review reads more widely, usually up to 50 papers, and builds a longer report.
- On the free plan, each Deep review also uses one of your monthly Pro messages.
- Teams pricing depends on seat count and includes 50 Deep reviews per user each month. Enterprise is quoted for groups over 200 users.
- Clinicians can apply for 25 percent off. You can see your usage and reset date under Settings, then Subscription.
Prices and monthly caps may change. Confirm currency, billing cycle, and current limits on Consensus before you buy.
Student or faculty. You may qualify for 40% off.
Consensus lists 40 percent off for students and academic faculty who verify an academic email at checkout. Eligibility is reviewed by Consensus.
Questions
What is Consensus?
Consensus is a search engine for scientific papers. You ask a question, it finds relevant studies, and it writes a short synthesis with citations. The summary is a reading aid. The papers are the source you should cite.
Is Consensus free?
Yes. The free plan includes unlimited paper searches, 10 Pro messages, 3 Deep reviews, and 10 Study Snapshots each month. On the free plan, each Deep review also uses one Pro message. Paid plans raise those limits.
How much does Consensus Pro cost?
Pro is $20 per month, or $144 per year billed annually, which works out to $12 per month. It includes unlimited Pro messages, unlimited Study Snapshots, and 15 Deep reviews each month. Confirm the current price on Consensus before you subscribe.
What is the difference between Pro and Deep?
Both include unlimited Pro messages and Study Snapshots. The Deep plan raises Deep reviews from 15 to 200 each month and API and MCP calls from 500 to 2,000. It is $65 per month, or $540 per year billed annually.
What is a Deep review?
A Deep review is a longer literature scan. It searches more widely, picks the most relevant papers, usually up to 50, and builds a structured report that can include a claims and evidence table, a results timeline, and a research gaps matrix.
When does the Consensus Meter appear?
The Meter appears for yes or no questions when at least 5 relevant papers can be classified. It sorts the top results into yes, no, possibly, or mixed. If it does not show, try a broader question.
Is there a student discount?
Consensus lists 40 percent off for students and academic faculty, and 25 percent off for clinicians. Students verify with an academic email when they claim the offer from the pricing page. If automatic checks fail, Consensus reviews proof of enrollment by email.
Start from the research, not the noise
Ask your question, read the summary, and open the papers you plan to cite.
Free plan available. Paid plans add unlimited Pro messages and more Deep reviews.