Verdict
Preliminary read: a faster read on 'what do the papers say' than a general chatbot. Overlaps Elicit. Pick based on whether you want search or a review table.
Why it ranks here
Scientific search. Ask it what the papers say, not what the internet thinks.
Consensus searches peer-reviewed papers and summarises where the evidence points. It is a science search product with a free tier and paid plans. Confirm prices on consensus.app.
Preliminary score. Reviewed from docs, checked 15 Oct 2026. The 74 is the rubric total. Paid placement is not an input. How we score.
Not on today's card. The directory score still stands on its own.
Best for
- Checking a scientific claim
- Students and analysts who need papers, not blogs
Watch-outs
- Company documents
- Code
Score breakdown
Seven criteria, 100 points. The bars are the published marks, not a sponsor adjustment.
Works as claimed
18/25
Did the standard task actually succeed?
Good for its stated job
20/25
Would a builder or a professional keep using it for this job?
Better than the default option
11/15
Is it better than ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or whatever people already use?
Time to value
8/10
Minutes from signup to the first useful result.
Price and value
7/10
Free tier, price clarity, and cost per real use.
Trust
7/10
Privacy policy, data handling, who's behind it, and security basics.
Momentum
3/5
Shipping pace and community traction.