Consensus
Frase
| Feature | Consensus | Frase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8.99/mo | From $14.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | researchers, students, healthcare-professionals, science-communicators | content-writers, seo-freelancers, bloggers, small-teams |
| Founded | 2021 | 2016 |
| Ai Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Consensus Meter | ✓ | ✗ |
| Copilot Summaries | ✓ | ✗ |
| Paper Snapshots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Study Finder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Citation Export | ✓ | ✗ |
| Serp Analysis | ✗ | ✓ |
| Content Briefs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Writer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Content Optimization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Answer Engine | ✗ | ✓ |
| Topic Scoring | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Consensus Pros
- Answers backed by peer-reviewed research
- Consensus meter shows scientific agreement
- Copilot summarizes findings
- Free tier available
✗ Consensus Cons
- Limited to published academic papers
- Cannot access all paywalled journals
- Less useful for non-scientific queries
✓ Frase Pros
- Affordable compared to competitors
- Fast SERP research
- AI writing assistant included
- Good content optimization
✗ Frase Cons
- AI content quality varies
- Limited integrations
- Smaller feature set than enterprise tools
The Verdict
Consensus is built for researchers and students, with a focus on ai-search and consensus-meter. Frase targets content writers and seo freelancers and leads with serp-analysis and content-briefs.
On pricing, Consensus is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8.99/mo compared to $14.99/mo for Frase. That $6/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Consensus has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Frase requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.