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Consensus

AI search engine for research papers.

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Free plan availablePrice verified Oct 15, 2026

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What it does

Consensus is an AI search engine for scientific research. Ask a question and it finds peer-reviewed studies and summarizes what they say, with citations.

Who it's for

Students, health professionals, journalists and curious people who want evidence-based answers.

Good points

  • Free plan for paper search
  • Answers backed by peer-reviewed studies
  • Clear citations
  • Affordable Pro plan

Watch out for

  • Free plan limits AI analysis
  • Studies vary in quality; summaries can oversimplify
  • Not medical advice

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Pricing

Free plan: yes · Paid plans from $12/month billed annually (Pro)

Free plan. Pro $12/month ($144/year). Deep $45/month ($540/year).

Last verified Oct 15, 2026 on the official pricing page. Prices can change; check before you buy.

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