Consensus
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VisitConsensus vs Undermind
What both publish
| Fact | Consensus | Undermind |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Consensus supports Zotero library import and exports CSV or RIS files compatible with reference managers including EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero. | The MCP connection guide lists ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, and other compatible clients. |
| Privacy | Consensus says user content sent for AI processing is not used to train its models or third-party models, and it does not attach account identifiers to that content. | The privacy policy says Undermind does not sell personal data or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. |
| Product | Consensus is an AI workspace and academic search engine for scientific research. | Undermind describes itself as an AI co-researcher that finds relevant scientific literature for researchers. |
Consensus plans
- Free TierFree
- Pro$20 a month
- Deep$65 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- TeamsPriced on request
Undermind plans
- FreeFree
- Team$15 a month
- Pro$16 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Consensus if…
Consensus is aimed at researchers, students, and clinicians. Team plans are available for research groups, labs, and academic departments.
Pick Undermind if…
Undermind suits researchers who want help discovering and examining scientific papers, tracing citations, and following new work in selected areas. Its integrations may also suit users working through compatible MCP clients.