Consensus takes a completely different approach to academic research. Instead of returning a list of papers and leaving you to read them all, it directly answers your research question by analyzing findings across 200 million scientific papers. Ask "does exercise improve academic performance?" and Consensus tells you what the scientific evidence actually says, with a visual consensus meter showing how strongly studies agree.
For students writing research papers, this is incredibly powerful. Each answer includes a "study snapshot" with key details — sample size, methodology, population studied, and main findings — extracted automatically from the original papers. You can quickly assess the quality of evidence without reading every abstract. The Consensus Meter visually shows whether studies mostly agree, mostly disagree, or are mixed on your topic.
The citation features are designed for academic work. Every finding links to the original paper with proper citation information. You can export citations in APA, MLA, or Chicago format, and the AI generates literature review paragraphs that synthesize findings across multiple studies. This alone saves hours of writing time.
The free plan includes 20 AI-powered searches per month and unlimited basic searches. The Premium plan at $8.99/month unlocks unlimited AI searches, GPT-4 powered summaries, and advanced filtering by study type, journal quality, and publication date. For undergraduate research projects, the free tier is usually sufficient.
