Tool profile
Consensus AI
Consensus is an AI-powered search engine that searches and summarizes findings from peer-reviewed scientific literature. It uses GPT-4 and its own models to extract and synthesize claims directly from academic papers, giving users evidence-based answers rather than web results. It is built specifically for people who want to know what the research actually says on a topic.
Models and pricing
Occasional research lookups and casual science questions
Gives you limited searches per day with access to basic paper summaries and the Consensus Meter feature. Good enough to test the tool but you will hit the cap quickly if you use it regularly.
Regular researchers, grad students, and professionals who rely on evidence-based answers daily
Unlocks unlimited searches, GPT-4 powered Copilot summaries, advanced filters (study type, population, journal quality), and the ability to export citations. This is the tier most serious users will need. Worth it if you search academic literature more than a few times a week.
Teams, academic institutions, hospitals, or companies that need shared access and admin controls
Adds team management, usage analytics, and potentially API access or integrations. Pricing is not publicly listed, so you will need to negotiate. Only makes sense if you are deploying this across an organization rather than for individual use.
Which model should you use?
Most individual users should go with Premium if they plan to use it more than casually — the GPT-4 summaries and quality filters are what make Consensus genuinely useful, and the free tier is too restricted to rely on. Skip Enterprise unless you are buying for a team.
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