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Consensus pricing (Oct 2026)
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- Cheapest paid plan
- $12/mo — Pro
- Free tier
- Unverified
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
All plans
Free
Free only- Included usage
- 10 Pro messages/mo, 3 Deep reviews
Pro
$12/mo- Included usage
- Unlimited Pro messages, 15 Deep reviews, 500 API/MCP uses
- Overage
- $0.05/API-MCP use
- Note
- $144 billed annually
Deep
$45/mo- Included usage
- 200 Deep reviews, 2,000 API/MCP uses
- Overage
- $0.05/API-MCP use
- Note
- $540 billed annually
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Works with
- Models
- GPT
- Claude
- Gemini
- MCP
- MCP server
“The Consensus MCP server enables AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini Spark, and other MCP-compatible clients to search over 400 million scholarly articles, including 350 million peer-reviewed research papers, directly from the conversation.” — source
- MCP server
- IDEs / Platforms
- Claude Desktop
- ChatGPT
- ChatGPT Deep Research
- Claude Code
- Codex
- Cursor
- VS Code (GitHub Copilot)
- Windsurf
- Gemini Spark
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Microsoft 365 Copilot Studio
- API
- Public API
No public affiliate program found on official site (unknown)
Notes
Page shows $12/mo and $144/yr for Pro; monthly-toggle price not separately captured.
Consensus pricing FAQ
How much does Consensus cost?
Consensus starts at $12/mo for the Pro plan. 2 paid plans are listed. Prices checked 2026-10-16.
Does Consensus have a free plan?
Yes. A free plan is listed.
What happens if I go over my Consensus limit?
Pro: $0.05/API-MCP use Deep: $0.05/API-MCP use
Does Consensus support MCP?
Yes. Consensus works as an MCP server.
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