Consensus
Consensus: AI search for scientific research
Search scientific papers, read cited AI answers and explore longer literature reviews with tools for study details, evidence tables and saved research.
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- Access
- Free and paid plans
- Example plan
- USD 20 / monthPro
- Available on
- Web, API
Scientific answers with a trail back to the papers
Consensus is an academic search engine for questions that need published research behind them. It combines paper discovery with cited AI answers, helping readers move from a broad question to the studies that address it. Searches can be narrowed by details such as publication date, study type and open-access availability.
Pro messages provide shorter synthesis, while Deep reviews cover a larger set of papers and produce more structured analysis. Depending on the evidence and question, results can include comparison tables, a timeline, research gaps or the Consensus Meter for yes-or-no questions. Citation passages make the reasoning easier to inspect; their full-text checkmarks distinguish detailed paper analysis from abstract-based answers.
My Library keeps papers, uploaded documents and Collections together for later questions. Reference exports support academic writing in tools such as Zotero and EndNote. Consensus also offers API and MCP access for research integrations, with a monthly allowance and optional extra charges that are separate from the number of Deep reviews in a subscription.
Best for
- Researchers exploring scientific questions
- Students gathering cited papers for academic writing
- Readers comparing findings across a body of literature
Limitations
Full-text access varies by paper. An AI summary or evidence meter covers the retrieved sources and still needs the reader’s judgment about study quality and relevance.
Consensus features
Academic paper discovery
Find studies relevant to a research question and narrow results with research filters.
Cited Pro answers
Summarise findings across up to 20 papers, with links and quoted passages behind the answer.
Deep literature reviews
Explore a topic across up to 100 analysed papers. Structured outputs can include evidence tables, timelines and research gaps.
Full-text paper chat
Ask questions about saved papers, Collections or your own uploaded research material in Pro or Deep mode.
Reference exports
Move papers to a reference manager with CSV or RIS, or export cited answers and reports for academic writing.
API and MCP
Bring academic search into a developer application or compatible AI client. Included calls and paid overages follow the subscription’s limits.
Consensus pricing
Free plan available. Subscription plans. Visit Consensus for full plan details and current offers.
Example plans.
Pro
USD 20 / month
Consensus
Plan details
Unlimited Pro messages; 15 Deep reviews and 500 API/MCP uses monthly.
Deep
USD 65 / month
Consensus
Plan details
200 Deep reviews and 2,000 API/MCP uses monthly.
Technical specifications
Search and research
| Feature | Consensus |
|---|---|
| Source corpus | Scientific paper index with available abstracts, open-access content and licensed full text.Academic research; full-text coverage varies |
| Citation workflow | In-line citations show supporting passages; a checkmark means full text was used. Without one, analysis relies on abstracts and metadata.Pro messages and Deep reviews |
| Document inputs | Upload your documents or use saved papers and Collections for full-text chat.Pro or Deep search mode |
| Research workflow | Pro analyses up to 20 papers; Deep reviews analyse up to 100. Follow-up analysis can include evidence tables, timelines and a research gaps matrix.Current analysis tools; output depends on question and sources |
| Export formats | CSV or RIS for papers and Collections; cited answers and Deep reports also support bibliography formats and PDF export.Result type and export option |
| Research allowance (queries per stated period) | 3Free: up to 3 Deep reviews per month; separate from 10 Pro messages |
| API access | SupportedAPI and MCP share monthly calls; additional usage is optional |
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Is Consensus free?
Yes. Free includes paper search, 10 Pro messages and up to 3 Deep reviews per month. Paid plans expand AI analysis and review allowances.
What is the difference between Pro and Deep?
Pro messages analyse up to 20 papers. Deep reviews analyse up to 100 and support a more structured literature review. The Pro subscription includes 15 Deep reviews monthly; the Deep subscription includes 200.
Does Consensus use a paper’s full text?
When available. A checkmark in an in-line citation means full text was used; without it, the answer relies on the abstract and available metadata.
Can Consensus export citations?
Yes. Paper results and Collections export as CSV or RIS. Answers and reviews offer citation formats and PDF export options.
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