According to AI Tier List, Consensus (Tier A) ranks higher than Arc Search (Tier B) for AI Search Engine. An AI search engine that extracts and synthesizes findings from scientific research papers.
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|---|---|---|
| Tier | Tier B | Tier A |
| Rating | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Pricing | Free | Freemium |
| Category | AI Search Engine | AI Search Engine |
| Best For | browser, ai-assistant, summarization, web-search | scientific research, academic search, paper analysis, literature review, ai assistant |
Innovative 'Browse for Me' search experience, Mobile optimization, Clean UI/UX, Fast information summarization
Decreased development momentum for desktop version, Lack of versatility, Limited cross-platform support
Direct scientific paper analysis, research findings summarization, provision of reliable academic sources, external tool integration via API, efficient academic data search
Lack of general search capabilities, limited applicability outside scientific fields, increasing reliance on paid plans
