What is it?
Consensus searches only published research papers. Enter a research question to get studies that address it and a summary of their findings.
Who uses it?
- A master's or doctoral researcher.
- A doctor, specialist, or student who needs scientific evidence.
What can you use it for?
| Use | What you'll create |
|---|---|
| Previous studies | A list of real papers on your research question. |
| Summary of findings | What studies said about a question. |
Key features
- Searches only published papers.
- Study summaries.
- Links to the original paper.
Plans and pricing
There's limited free usage, with paid plans offering more research and analysis.
Prices and limits change often, so we don't list them here. Open the official plans page to see what's available now.
See current plans and pricing ↗How to get started
- Open consensus.app.
- Write your research question in English.
- Open important papers and read their original abstracts.
Limits and alternatives
- The summary doesn't replace reading the paper.
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Guides to help you use it
Written guideHow do you use AI for your master's thesis or doctoral dissertation?
From choosing a topic to references, reading, and writing, without made-up references or problems with your university.
←Written guideHow do you research with AI and check information?Define the research question and suitable sources, choose quick search or Deep Research, and review the report before relying on it.
←Frequently asked questions
Does it find real references?
Yes. It searches published papers, but still open each paper before citing it.