Students and the health-curious who want answers from studies rather than web pages; free to use, though plan prices did not load.
Kenning's take
What it does
Consensus is a search engine that answers questions using published scientific papers. It summarises what the studies found and, for yes or no questions, shows how far the research agrees.
- searches 400M+ scientific papers
- synthesised AI answers
- Consensus Meter showing scientific agreement
- chat with any paper
- citation export in RIS, BibTeX and CSV
Who it suits. Students, health-curious readers and anyone who wants answers grounded in research rather than web pages.
Key facts
- Category
- Search & quick answers
- Made by
- Consensus NLP Inc.
- Based in
- United States
- Works on
- Web, Android
- Free plan
- Free to access; free plan limits not shown
Reviews and write-ups
- Cureus 2025-07-04
FAQ
Is Consensus free?
Yes. Free to access; free plan limits not shown.
Does Consensus work on Android?
Yes. Consensus runs on the web and Android.
Who makes Consensus?
Consensus is made by Consensus NLP Inc., based in the United States.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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