Consensus vs Elicit 2026: Which AI Research Tool Should You Trust?
TL;DR: Consensus and Elicit answer different halves of the research process. Consensus is the fastest way to learn “what does the research say?” — ask a question, get cited answers from peer-reviewed papers plus a Consensus Meter, from free (Pro $20/month). Elicit builds the evidence table behind the answer — structured data extraction across dozens of papers, from free (serious use starts at $39/month). Checking a claim: Consensus. Doing a literature review: Elicit.
