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Consensus is an AI-powered academic search engine built on a database of over 220 million peer-reviewed research papers. It helps researchers, students, and clinicians quickly find and understand the best scientific literature, streamlining literature reviews and simplifying complex topics. Every response from Consensus is directly tied to published research and grounded in scientific evidence, offering a more rigorous and efficient alternative to traditional academic search tools like PubMed and Google Scholar.

How It Works

  • Step 1: Cast a wide net: Consensus scans its entire database of over 220 million papers using both keyword and AI-powered vector search to find the most relevant results, assigning a relevance score based on your query’s intent.
  • Step 2: Refine by quality: The top 1,500 most relevant papers are ranked using key research quality signals, ensuring high relevance and scientific credibility.
  • Step 3: Rank the top 20 papers: The 20 best papers are further ranked, factoring in recency, citation count, and journal impact for maximum rigour.

Use Cases

Academic Research
Effortlessly conduct literature reviews, find peer-reviewed sources, and gather evidence-based insights for academic writing and research projects.
Scientific Inquiry
Quickly get answers to questions across diverse scientific domains, from Medicine and Nutrition to Computer Science, using AI-powered, evidence-based search.
Content Creation
Generate evidence-based content such as blogs, outlines, or tables by leveraging AI-generated summaries and direct academic citations.

Features & Benefits

  • Extensive Coverage: Access over 200 million scientific papers, including major journals and PubMed
  • AI-Powered Answers & Pro Analysis: AI-generated summaries, topic overviews, and key insights
  • Ask Paper (Beta): Chat with full-text PDF papers to clarify methods, charts, and results
  • Consensus Meter: Binary "Yes/No" visual classification for research consensus
  • Advanced Filtering: Filter by study type, journal prestige, duration, country, population, sample size, etc.
  • Study Snapshot: View population, sample size, and methods at a glance
  • Multilingual Support: Search and receive summaries in over 100 languages
  • Open Access & Influential Citations: Access open access PDFs and track pivotal papers
  • Search History: Save, view, and manage previous searches and papers in a sidebar
  • Export Saved Lists: Export paper details to CSV/RIS for integration with reference managers
  • Consensus GPT: Use via ChatGPT Plus as an evidence-grounded research assistant
  • Ad-Free Experience: Focus on research without distractions
  • User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design for efficient research workflows

Target Audience

  • Researchers: Professionals streamlining literature reviews and accessing credible scientific sources
  • Students: From K-12 to PhD level, conducting academic research and essay writing
  • Clinicians: Healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based insights for patient care
  • Organisations & Universities: Institutions enabling efficient research across members
  • Entrepreneurs: Integrators of evidence-based chat or research capabilities into products

Pricing

  • Free tier available for basic use
  • Consensus Premium: Unlocks all current and future features
  • Consensus Teams: Centralised billing, management, and bulk discounts for 2-200 members
  • API access: Priced per request with platform fees

FAQs

What is Consensus?

Consensus is an AI-powered academic search engine built on a database of over 220 million peer-reviewed research papers. It helps users quickly review scientific literature and understand complex topics faster by providing responses tied back to real research papers.

What kind of research does Consensus cover?

Consensus searches across all domains and fields of science, from Astronomy to Sociology to Biochemistry. It includes papers from most major academic journals, including all of PubMed, and its database is updated weekly.

How does Consensus differ from general AI tools like ChatGPT for academic research?

Consensus is specifically designed for academic research, providing research-based insights directly from cited papers, ensuring academic rigour and accuracy. Unlike ChatGPT, which can produce errors and lacks true contextual understanding for specialised knowledge, Consensus focuses on verifiable, evidence-based information.

Can I integrate Consensus with my reference manager?

Yes, Consensus allows you to export paper details from search results and saved lists into CSV or RIS file formats, enabling seamless integration with popular reference managers like EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero.

Is Consensus available in multiple languages?

Yes, Consensus supports searches in over 100 languages. Its AI features, such as Pro Analysis and Summaries, are also upgraded to respond based on your query's language.

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