Head to head

Consensus vs Elicit

Consensus

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Elicit

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2 wins

Our verdict

Honestly? It’s a draw on the 7 things we checked. Your use case should decide.

Money-wise, Consensus is the friendlier option ($11.99 vs $12).

Go with Consensus if you’re watching the budget and you hop between devices.
Go with Elicit if you want to build on top of it and you prefer the crowd favourite.

Consensus vs Elicit: side by side

Criteria	Consensus	Elicit
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Starting price	$11.99 ✓	$12
Free plan	Yes	Yes
User rating	—	—
Reviews	0	0
API	No	Yes ✓
Platforms	web, ios, android ✓	web, browser-extension
Popularity	51k pts	53k pts ✓

Consensus features

✓ Search engine across scientific papers
✓ Consensus Meter for yes-or-no questions
✓ AI summaries with linked studies
✓ Study type and quality indicators

Best for

• Checking whether a popular claim is backed by research
• Finding studies to cite in an essay
• Getting a quick overview of evidence on a topic

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Elicit features

✓ Semantic search across academic papers
✓ Automatic paper summaries
✓ Data extraction into customizable tables
✓ Supporting quotes for extracted details

Best for

• Scoping a literature review on a new topic
• Comparing methods across multiple studies
• Pulling outcomes from papers into a spreadsheet

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FAQ

Should I use Consensus or Elicit?+

They’re neck and neck. Consensus shines for students, writers and curious people who want evidence-based answers; Elicit for researchers and grad students doing literature reviews.

Is Consensus cheaper than Elicit?+

Yes — Consensus starts at $11.99, Elicit at $12.

Do Consensus and Elicit have free plans?+

Consensus: Free · Premium $11.99/mo. Elicit: Free · Plus $12/mo.