Consensus

What is Consensus?

Consensus is an AI-powered search engine built for researchers, students, clinicians, and professionals who want answers grounded in peer-reviewed science. Instead of returning a list of blue links, it reads across a corpus of more than 200 million academic papers and synthesizes the findings into a direct, evidence-based answer — always linked back to the original studies so you can verify every claim.

How does Consensus work?

You ask a question in plain language, much like you would with any AI chatbot. Consensus then searches the scientific literature, extracts the most relevant findings, and summarizes what the research actually says, attaching citations to each point so nothing is taken on faith.

For yes/no research questions, it can aggregate how many studies support, contradict, or remain neutral on a claim, giving you a quick read on where the scientific consensus currently stands rather than the conclusion of a single paper.

Core features

• Evidence-based answers — every response is synthesized from real studies and backed by direct citations, reducing the risk of hallucinated facts.
• 200M+ paper index — searches a vast body of peer-reviewed literature across virtually all academic disciplines.
• Consensus Meter — visually summarizes whether the body of research supports or opposes a given claim.
• Study snapshots — surfaces key details such as sample size, population, and methodology so you can judge the quality of the evidence.
• Source traceability — each finding links straight to the original paper, making it easy to read further or cite in your own work.

Use cases and pricing

Consensus is useful for literature reviews, fact-checking claims, exploring an unfamiliar topic, and informing clinical or policy decisions with current research. It offers a free tier for casual use, with paid plans unlocking more advanced AI features and higher usage limits for power users and teams.

Who is it for?

Consensus is ideal for academics, graduate and undergraduate students, healthcare professionals, journalists, and anyone who needs reliable, science-backed answers quickly. If you value sourced evidence over unverified opinion, Consensus turns the sprawling world of scientific literature into clear, citable insight.