Consensus pricing & review
Evidence-based answers from 200M+ scientific papers, with a meter showing agreement.
Last checked September 27, 2026
Overview
Consensus answers questions strictly from peer-reviewed literature and shows a Consensus Meter — how much the science agrees. Free tier included; Pro $20/mo ($12 billed yearly), Deep $65/mo ($45 yearly). The validation layer of a research stack: Perplexity to explore, Consensus to check what the evidence actually says.
Feature highlights
- Consensus Meter
- 200M+ paper corpus
- Study snapshots
- Quality indicators (journals, citations)
- Filters by study design
- Export citations
Pros and cons
Pros
- Fast evidence checks
- Transparent sourcing
- Cheap Pro tier
Cons
- Narrow scope (papers only)
- English-dominant corpus
- Synthesis caps on free
Best for
Consensus is best suited to anyone verifying claims against peer-reviewed evidence. If that matches your needs, the free plan is a low-risk way to try it.
Consensus comparisons
Consensus FAQ
Does Consensus have a free plan?
Yes. Free tier with limited AI-powered syntheses.
How much does Consensus cost?
Consensus starts at $12/mo (Pro, billed yearly). Pro is $144/yr (about $12/mo) or $20 monthly. Deep is $45/mo yearly or $65 monthly with 200 Deep reviews. Free plan includes 15 Pro messages and 3 Deep reviews monthly. The highest known plan is $65/mo (Deep, monthly).
Who is Consensus best for?
Consensus is best for anyone verifying claims against peer-reviewed evidence.
Does Consensus offer an API?
No, Consensus does not currently offer a public API.
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