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Consensus vs Iris.ai
Both stand on ai research assistants. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2
Consensus combines broad academic search with filters, research workflows, and citations linked to paper passages. The free tier supports unlimited paper searches, while Pro and Deep add higher usage allowances for other features.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Iris.ai combines document processing, enterprise knowledge RAG, and scientific-literature search in one product family. Its deployment choices, data controls, and free entry plan suit organizations that need configurable AI workflows, while plan limits and request-based pricing require clarification.
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| Consensus | Iris.ai | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $20 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | consensus.app | iris.ai |
| On ai research assistants | #1 of 28 | #15 of 28 |
Consensus: what it does well
- Searches a weekly updated database of over 220 million papers.
- Research Agent plans multi-step searches and returns cited answers.
- Medical Mode includes papers and clinical guidelines.
- Imports Zotero libraries and exports CSV or RIS.
- Available on web, Android, iOS, and as an extension.
What to know first
- Free tier limits Pro messages and Deep reviews.
- Free tier includes 30 API and MCP calls monthly.
- Paid plans have monthly API and MCP call allowances.
Iris.ai: what it does well
- Supports more than 68 languages
- Processes office files, scans, graphs, charts, and tables
- Offers API, on-premise, cloud, and private-cloud deployment
- Includes source filters
- Free plan and 10-day trial available
What to know first
- Enterprise pricing is priced on request
- Starter supports up to 10 documents
- Support is available in English by email
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