Consensus
Searches peer-reviewed scientific papers and summarizes what the research says on a question.
What is Consensus?
Consensus searches more than 200 million scientific papers and summarizes what the research says. For yes-or-no questions it can show how many studies agree, which helps students, writers and health-conscious readers find evidence instead of opinions.
Searches peer-reviewed scientific papers and summarizes what the research says on a question.
Evidence from scientific studies
Consensus has a free plan with usage limits, and paid plans add more.
How to start for free
- Visit consensus.app and sign up for free.
- Ask a research question, such as whether a habit improves sleep.
- Open the listed papers to read the original findings.
Strengths
- Built on peer-reviewed research
- Shows agreement between studies
Limits to know
- Advanced analysis is limited on the free plan
- Summaries can miss important details in a study
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Free plans and limits change often. Check the current details on the official Consensus website before relying on it for important work. Last reviewed October 2026.