Consensus alternatives
12 tools that can replace Consensus for at least part of the work, closest first. Each row names the reason it made the list.
Consensus: Answers from research papers with a meter of how many studies agree and disagree. Paid plans from $8.99/mo. Free plan available.
| Tool | Why it fits | Entry price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elicit | 2 shared tasks, same category | $12/mo | Consensus vs Elicit |
| ChatGPT | 2 shared tasks | $20/mo | Consensus vs ChatGPT |
| Perplexity | 1 shared task, same category | $20/mo | Consensus vs Perplexity |
| Semantic Scholar | 1 shared task, same category | Free | Consensus vs Semantic Scholar |
| Scite | 1 shared task, same category | Free | Consensus vs Scite |
| Gemini | 1 shared task | $14/mo | |
| Gemini in Google Sheets | 1 shared task | $14/mo | |
| Claude | 1 shared task | $20/mo | |
| Grok | 1 shared task, cheaper entry plan | $8/mo | |
| You.com | 1 shared task | $15/mo | |
| Gemini in Google Drive | same category | $14/mo | Consensus vs Gemini in Google Drive |
| NotebookLM | same category | $14/mo | Consensus vs NotebookLM |
Elicit
Research paper search that extracts data into a table with the columns you define. Paid plans from $12/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Build a competitor price review, Find research studies on a topic
ChatGPT
All-purpose chat assistant with web search, file and spreadsheet analysis, voice and custom GPTs. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Design an engagement survey and analyze the answers, Build a competitor price review
Perplexity
Answer engine with a citation for every claim, for counterparty checks and market reviews. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Build a competitor price review
Semantic Scholar
Free research paper search with one-line summaries and a citation map. Paid plans on request. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Find research studies on a topic
Scite
Research search that shows how other studies support or dispute a finding. Paid plans on request. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Find research studies on a topic
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