Consensus
Knowledge Discovery · Free + paid
AI search engine over peer-reviewed scientific papers
At a glance
- Made by
- Consensus
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- API
- Yes
- Available on
- Web, API
What is Consensus?
Consensus is an AI workspace for scientific research and an academic search engine that searches and analyzes peer-reviewed papers. It answers based on more than 250 million papers, including full-text content licensed from major publishers. Deep Search cuts literature reviews down to a few minutes by expanding key terms, identifying conflicting claims, and exploring citation graphs. For yes/no questions, the Consensus Meter shows how much the research findings agree.
- Peer-reviewed paper search and AI analysis
- Deep Search that automates literature reviews
- Medical mode that narrows scope to clinical guidelines and top medical journals
- Apply time period, population, and study design filters in natural language
- Consensus Meter showing how much research findings agree
- Research tools such as citation graphs
- API·MCP use (included in paid plans)
Who uses Consensus and for what
- Researchers, students, and clinicians conduct literature reviews quickly
- Clinicians get evidence-backed answers to guideline-based clinical questions
- University libraries provide research search tools to students and faculty
Pricing
What you get for free — Yes (basic paper search, 10 Pro messages per month, up to 3 Deep reviews per month)
| Plan | Price | Main limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 10 Pro messages per month, 3 Deep reviews per month |
| Pro | $12/mo | Listed at $144/year, unlimited Pro messages, 15 Deep reviews per month, 500 API·MCP calls per month |
| Deep | $45/mo | Listed at $540/year, 200 Deep reviews per month, 2,000 API·MCP calls per month |
| Additional API·MCP use | $0.05 | $0.05 per call beyond the included amount |
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying. · Official pricing page
AI tools similar to Consensus (alternatives)
Consensus vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus | Free + paid | 0 | 2 | Yes | $12/mo | No |
| Elicit | Free + paid | 0 | 2 | Yes | $49/mo | No |
2 of these 2 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: Consensus ($12/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Consensus on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 11 AI tools in the Knowledge Discovery field.
- Connected to 2 other tools — #6 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Consensus for free?
Yes (basic paper search, 10 Pro messages per month, up to 3 Deep reviews per month). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of Consensus?
Tools that do the same job, such as Elicit, Semantic Scholar, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Consensus in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.