📋 About Consensus
Consensus is an AI-powered academic search engine that searches over 200 million scientific papers to provide evidence-based answers with citations. Founded in 2022, Consensus is designed specifically for researchers, students, healthcare professionals and evidence-based decision makers who need reliable answers grounded in peer-reviewed science.
Unlike general search engines, Consensus extracts the key finding from each paper and synthesises a consensus view across multiple studies — telling you what the scientific literature says on any topic. The free plan offers 20 searches monthly.
Premium at $11.99/month gives unlimited searches with GPT-4 powered synthesis, paper quality indicators and study snapshot features.
⚡ Key Features
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Search 200+ million peer-reviewed scientific papers✓
Consensus meter — shows agreement level across studies✓
GPT-4 powered synthesis of multiple paper findings✓
Study snapshots — key methodology and findings at a glance✓
Paper quality indicators — journal ranking and citations✓
Yes/No/Mixed answers for direct research questions✓
Filters by study type, year and journal✓
Save and organise papers into collections✓
Export citations in APA, MLA and Chicago✓
Chrome extension for quick research access🎯 Popular Use Cases
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Scientific Research
Search peer-reviewed literature and get synthesised evidence-based answers with paper citations
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Healthcare Decisions
Research treatment effectiveness, drug interactions and health interventions with medical literature evidence
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Academic Writing
Find and cite peer-reviewed sources for research papers, theses and academic literature reviews
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Business Research
Find research-backed evidence for business decisions, market trends and industry best practices
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Studying
Get evidence-based answers to study questions with direct references to peer-reviewed sources
💰 Pricing Plans
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Is Consensus free? ▼
Consensus offers 20 free searches per month. Premium at $11.99/month gives unlimited searches, GPT-4 synthesis, paper quality indicators and full study snapshots.
How many papers does Consensus search? ▼
Consensus searches over 200 million peer-reviewed scientific papers across all academic disciplines — from medicine and psychology to economics and environmental science.
How is Consensus different from Google Scholar? ▼
Consensus extracts key findings from papers and synthesises them into a direct answer rather than just listing papers. The Consensus Meter shows the level of scientific agreement on any topic.
Can I use Consensus for medical research? ▼
Yes — Consensus is widely used by healthcare professionals and patients for evidence-based medical research. Always consult a qualified medical professional for health decisions.
Does Consensus have a citation export feature? ▼
Yes — Consensus allows you to export citations from found papers in APA, MLA and Chicago formats for use in academic papers and reports.
👤 About the Founder
Eric Olson
CEO & Co-Founder · Consensus
Eric Olson is the CEO and co-founder of Consensus, the AI academic search engine for peer-reviewed science. He co-founded Consensus with the mission of making scientific knowledge accessible to everyone — from researchers and doctors to students and curious individuals who want evidence-based answers.
⭐ User Reviews
★★★★★
Consensus has transformed how I conduct literature reviews. Searching 200 million papers and getting synthesised findings takes minutes instead of days. The consensus meter is particularly useful for contested topics.
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Dr Ananya Krishnan
Medical Researcher
Feb 2025
★★★★★
I use Consensus for every research paper I write now. The evidence synthesis and direct citations save me hours of database searching. The paper quality indicators help me prioritise which studies to read fully.
RP
Rahul Pillai
PhD Student
Jan 2025
★★★★★
As a science journalist I need evidence-based answers quickly. Consensus gives me peer-reviewed citations for any topic in seconds. It has made my fact-checking process significantly more rigorous.
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Meena Sharma
Science Journalist
Feb 2025
ℹ️ Quick Info
CategoryResearch & Data
DeveloperConsensus
PlatformWeb, iOS, Android
PricingFreemium
Free Tier✅ Yes
API Available✅ Yes
Rating⭐ 4.6/5
Launched2022
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