Consensus

Consensus is an AI research tool that answers questions directly from peer-reviewed scientific papers. It pairs large language models with a curated database of academic literature to surface the prevailing “scientific consensus” on a topic — a shortcut for researchers, writers, and decision-makers who need evidence rather than opinion.

Core capabilities

• Claim verification — determines whether studies support or refute a specific claim, instead of ranking by popularity.
• Topic insights — aggregates how many studies back or contradict a hypothesis.
• Evidence-based summaries — plain-language explanations drawn straight from peer-reviewed sources.
• Search refinement — filter by study type, quality, and publication date to focus on stronger research.

Where it fits. Literature reviews and hypothesis-checking; sourcing verifiable, peer-reviewed backing for articles and reports; grounding policy or business recommendations in the weight of evidence; and evaluating health and wellness claims against actual studies.

Pricing.

• Free — basic search and limited summaries.
• Pro — unlimited searches, full summaries, and advanced filtering (typically around $19/month).
• Team — shared access and collaboration for research groups and organizations.

Practical notes. Consensus differs from general answer engines like Perplexity by restricting itself to peer-reviewed evidence, and its strength is credibility and transparency — every claim carries citations and study metadata. Confirm current tiers on the official site.

Direct link: https://consensus.app