Consensus
8.1#1 in research paper discovery toolsFrom $20 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Semantic Scholar
6.2#14 in research paper discovery toolsFree planFree planWebAPIExtension
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Consensus | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Seattle, Washington, United States |
Consensus plans
- Free TierFree
- Pro$20 a month
- Deep$65 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- TeamsPriced on request
Semantic Scholar plans
- FreeFree
Pick Consensus if…
Consensus is aimed at researchers, students, and clinicians. Team plans are available for research groups, labs, and academic departments.
Pick Semantic Scholar if…
Semantic Scholar suits readers and researchers looking for scientific papers, citation tools, saved-paper organization, or paper recommendations. API users should note its stated non-commercial research and educational-use terms.