If you're looking for a tool that offers authoritative information from multiple sources about a particular subject, there are a few good options. Semantic Scholar is a free AI-powered research service that lets you search for and read relevant scientific papers in a database of more than 219 million papers. It includes tools for citing papers, organizing research and creating feeds, and AI-generated definitions and answers to questions about papers.
Another good option is Epsilon, an AI-powered search engine designed to accelerate scientific discovery by finding relevant citations, summarizing content and synthesizing insights. It includes features like Investigate for summarized answers, Search for organizing publications, Validate for assessing claims, and Synthesize for detailed summaries. More than 30,000 researchers use Epsilon, and it's available in several pricing tiers for different needs.
For authoritative, fact-based reports on any subject, Silatus draws information from more than 100,000 external sources and internal documents. It includes flexible research queries, encrypted file uploads and customizable document templates, which makes it a good option for professionals who need to generate authoritative reports. Silatus offers several pricing tiers for different needs, with the idea of increasing productivity by automating research.
Consensus is another good option for academic search, with a broad research scope and AI insights through Copilot and Consensus Meter. It includes search tools with filters and returns results that are linked to scientific sources, so it's good for quickly vetting research and getting authoritative answers. Consensus is available in several pricing tiers for students, researchers and professionals.