Consensus

Consensus is an AI search engine built for scientific literature. Instead of returning a list of links, it searches a large index of peer-reviewed papers and synthesizes what the studies say, with citations you can open. A meter shows how much the evidence agrees on a yes-or-no research question, and study snapshots summarize the key findings and methods behind each paper. The tool also includes a chat mode for interrogating a single paper and a citation graph for following how papers relate. It is aimed at people who need evidence they can defend, not just a quick answer.

Key Features

• Search across more than 400 million scientific papers from a single query box.
• Pro Search and Deep Search modes that return synthesized AI answers with cited studies.
• A Consensus Meter that shows how the studies agree or disagree on a yes-or-no question.
• Study Snapshots that summarize key findings and the methodology behind each paper.
• Ask Paper, a chat feature for asking questions about one specific paper.
• A Citation Graph that maps relationships between papers.
• Citation export in RIS, BibTeX, and CSV formats, plus Collections for organizing a research library.

Who is it for

• Researchers who need a fast first pass across a body of literature before reading deeply.
• Students writing papers or dissertations who must cite credible, peer-reviewed sources.
• Academics checking whether a claim is settled, contested, or still open in the literature.
• Clinicians and health professionals comparing evidence on a specific question.
• Analysts and writers who need to ground a report in published studies rather than general web results.

What can you do with Consensus

• Ask a research question and read a synthesized answer built from peer-reviewed papers.
• Check how much agreement exists on a yes-or-no question before you commit to a conclusion.
• Open a Study Snapshot to see the key findings and methods without reading the full paper first.
• Chat with a single paper to extract details that matter to your work.
• Follow a citation graph to find related papers and the trail between them.
• Export references to a reference manager and group sources into collections for a project.

How does Consensus work

• Enter a research question in plain language.
• Choose a search mode, such as Pro Search or Deep Search, depending on how much synthesis you need.
• Consensus retrieves relevant papers from its index and generates an answer that cites them.
• Read the study snapshots and the agreement meter to judge how strong the evidence is.
• Open individual papers in Ask Paper when you need specifics from one study.
• Save papers to collections and export citations in RIS, BibTeX, or CSV for your reference manager.

Pricing

• A free tier is available, and paid individual and team plans are listed on the pricing page.
• Check the official website for current pricing and plan details.

FAQ

Does Consensus write my paper for me?

No. It finds and summarizes peer-reviewed research and gives you cited sources. The writing and interpretation remain yours, which is why it is often used at the research stage.

Where do the papers come from?

Consensus searches its own index of more than 400 million scientific papers and links each answer to the studies it used.

What is the Consensus Meter?

It is a visual summary of how the studies in the results agree on a yes-or-no question, so you can see whether the evidence is consistent or divided.

Can I use the citations in a reference manager?

Yes. Citations can be exported in RIS, BibTeX, and CSV formats, which most reference managers accept.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, Consensus offers a free tier. Paid plans for individuals, teams, and organizations are described on the official pricing page.