# Consensus

> Ask a question, get answers grounded in papers.

- Open the app: https://consensus.app
- Linkstore listing: https://www.linkstore.io/apps/consensus-6956611974
- Category: AI
- Price: Free plan, paid upgrades
- Rating: Not rated yet
- Runs in: any web browser, nothing to install
- Made by: Linkstore Editors
- Listed on Linkstore: 2026-10-06
- Tags: Research, Search

## About

Consensus searches peer-reviewed research and summarizes what the studies actually say, with the papers attached.

## Alternatives to Consensus

- [Perplexity](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/perplexity-1309095620): Ask a question and get an answer with its sources linked.
- [Elicit](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/elicit-2131978175): Find papers and pull answers out of them.
- [Microsoft Copilot](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/copilot-7708784521): A chat assistant for search, writing and images.
- [You.com](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/you-com-4381996483): Search and chat, with agents for research and code.
- [Grok](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/grok-1836975642): xAI's assistant for search, writing, code and images.
- [Manus](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/manus-5446552690): An agent that goes off and finishes a task.

## FAQ

### What is Consensus?

Consensus searches peer-reviewed research and summarizes what the studies actually say, with the papers attached.

### Is Consensus free?

Consensus has a free plan. Paid plans add more.

### Do I need to download Consensus?

No. Consensus runs in your web browser at consensus.app, so there's nothing to install. It works on any computer, and usually on phones too.

### Who makes Consensus?

Linkstore's editors added Consensus to the store. If you run it, you can claim the listing from its page.

### What are the best alternatives to Consensus?

Popular alternatives to Consensus include Perplexity, Elicit and Microsoft Copilot.