Consensus vs OpenEvidence
Consensus and OpenEvidence both compete in research tools, but answer different questions. Consensus is our pick for clinical yes/no questions: Consensus Meter shows whether 200M peer-reviewed papers support or contradict a claim. OpenEvidence earns the for verified physicians slot: Grounded clinical Q&A from full PubMed + journal corpus. Free. The right choice depends on whether your priority is clinical yes/no questions or for verified physicians.
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- October 20, 2026
Consensus
by Consensus · founded 2021
AI search across 250M+ research papers (vendor figure) with a Consensus Meter and Deep Search.
- 10 Pro messages per month and up to 3 Deep reviews.
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OpenEvidence
by OpenEvidence · founded 2022
Free physician-only literature-grounded Q&A, 1M consults/day.
- Free for NPI-verified physicians (ad-funded).
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How Consensus and OpenEvidence compare
Pricing, compliance, and integrations sourced from vendor documentation. Verified October 20, 2026.
| Spec | Consensus | OpenEvidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | 10 Pro messages per month and up to 3 Deep reviews. | Free for NPI-verified physicians (ad-funded). |
| Free tier | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| EHR integrations | Not specified | Not specified |
| Founded | 2021 | 2022 |
| HQ | US | US |
| Best for | Best for clinical yes/no questions | Best free for verified physicians |
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When to pick each one
Best for clinical yes/no questions
Consensus Meter shows whether 200M peer-reviewed papers support or contradict a claim.
- Free + $8.99-11.99/mo Premium
- Heavy clinician adoption since 2023
Best free for verified physicians
Grounded clinical Q&A from full PubMed + journal corpus. Free.
- Pharma-ad funded
- NPI verification required
- ~65% US physician adoption
- Listed here for research overlap
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