In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Both have a free plan.
- Qwen also has a phone app.
Side by side
The details.
| Consensus | Qwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Consensus · United States | Alibaba · China |
| What it says it is | “Consensus is an AI search engine for research.” | “With a single command, it can generate a full research report” |
| Free plan | YesFree Tier per month: unlimited Papers searches, 10 Pro messages, 3 Deep reviews, 10 Study Snapshots. | YesSCMP (2026-08-11): "The Qwen chatbot remains free to use." |
| Plans | Free Tier: freePro Subscription: $20 a monthDeep Plan: $65 a monthTeams / Enterprise: not in US$ | Qwen chatbot: freeQwenWork (office assistant): not in US$ |
| Runs on | web | mobile app, web |
| Latest update | — | — |
| Its terms | “Consensus doesn't train models on your searches or uploads.”What it does with your data · Consensus docs: What is Consensus | — |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | Prices, Sep 12, 2026 · Description · company-reported | Prices, Aug 11, 2026 · Description · news-reported |
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