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Consensus
Academic search tool for answers grounded in scientific papers.
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Changelog
What changed.
Dated, observed, never backfilled.
Nothing recorded for Consensus yet. This log starts the day the collector goes live.
What we know
Consensus on the record.
| Category | AI Search |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium — Free + Paid. Pricing, limits, model access and export rights change often, so verify the current plan details on consensus.app. |
| Tracked here | Live status. |
| Official source | https://consensus.app |
| Launched | Check official site |
| Entry updated | 2026-07-29 |
Assessment
When Consensus makes sense.
Research, source discovery and fast topic orientation, especially when papers matters.
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