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AI search engine for research papers
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Consensus is a scientific search AI agent offering an AI search engine that answers questions with findings from peer-reviewed research. Founded in 2021 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Consensus helps students, researchers and clinicians automate scientific search work and get results faster.
Consensus takes text as input and produces text and citations. It is powered by OpenAI GPT and in-house models models, with the vendor managing prompts, models and updates. It connects to tools such as Zotero, Mendeley, Google Scholar and PubMed, so the agent works inside existing workflows.
Consensus is built for students, researchers and clinicians. It suits teams that want evidence-based answers and Consensus Meter without adding headcount, while keeping people in control of review and final decisions.
Consensus is often compared with Elicit. Consensus stands out for evidence-based answers and study snapshots. The right choice depends on your workflow, integrations and budget, so compare both on a real task.
Pricing Model
Per Month (Flat)
Starting Price
$9/mo
Free Options
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SOC 2 Type II
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