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Consensus

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by Consensus NLP, Inc.

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Consensus searches scientific papers and turns their findings into understandable answers, paper summaries and a Consensus Meter when enough relevant evidence is available.

ResearchStarting accessBeginner guide

OUR TAKEConsensus is strongest for quick answers based on scientific evidence, with one important condition: Its corpus also includes conference papers and preprints, so a result is not automatically peer reviewed. A Consensus Meter is not a guideline or quality score; inspect each study's design, population and limitations.

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Best forQuick answers based on scientific evidence
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Ease of useVery easy
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Starting accessFree plan with limited Pro messages
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Main checkOpen every source

QUICK FACTS

Company
Consensus NLP, Inc.
Category
Research
Starting access
Free plan with limited Pro messages
Primary use
Quick answers based on scientific evidence

THE SIMPLE VERSION

What is Consensus?

Consensus searches scientific papers and turns their findings into understandable answers, paper summaries and a Consensus Meter when enough relevant evidence is available. Beginner-friendly evidence summaries. The current category review rates the workflow as very easy for a beginner.

✓ A good fit if you want to…

  • Need quick answers based on scientific evidence
  • Want beginner-friendly evidence summaries
  • Can verify the final evidence

– Choose another tool if you…

  • Need guaranteed results without review
  • Will add confidential or unlicensed material
  • Cannot verify the current plan and conditions

YOUR FIRST 10 MINUTES

Start in three steps

  1. 1Write one precise questionDefine the date range, evidence type and decision you need.
  2. 2Open every important sourceConfirm that the source really supports the generated claim.
  3. 3Record uncertaintyKeep dates, citations and disagreements visible in the final answer.
TRY THIS FIRST PROMPT

Research [question] using current primary sources. Separate evidence from inference, show dates and give direct links for every important claim.

POPULAR USES

What can it help with?

⌕SearchAsk a focused question
▤SourcesCollect relevant evidence
↗OpenRead the original pages
↔CompareCheck competing claims
✎SynthesizeDraft from evidence
✓CiteKeep claims traceable

PLANS

Free or paid?

STARTFree plan with limited Pro messages

Use the listed starting route for one realistic test.

Best for a first real test.
PAIDLive price

Confirm current limits, exports and usage rights before checkout.

Best for regular individual use.
BUSINESSLive offer

Check team, privacy, governance and support terms directly.

Best for heavier or team use.

✓Free is enough if…Free plan with limited Pro messages

+Consider paid if…Open the official product page and confirm the current plan, limits and licence for your exact use before paying.

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Access, prices, limits and licences were checked for the category review on 24 August 2026 and can change by plan, account and location.

GOOD TO KNOW

Safety and privacy

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A citation is not proof

Its corpus also includes conference papers and preprints, so a result is not automatically peer reviewed. A Consensus Meter is not a guideline or quality score; inspect each study's design, population and limitations.

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Protect private material

Searches, uploaded papers and saved libraries can reveal private work. Remove confidential material and use an approved workspace.

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Keep human control

Open the evidence, verify dates and keep uncertainty visible.

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OFFICIAL EVIDENCE

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