Side-by-side comparison · Research & Search
Consensus vs Gemini Deep Research vs Wokelo
Everything that matters when choosing between them, in one place: our rating, what each can do, what they cost, and the trade-offs.
Comparing 3 tools, the maximum.
At a glance
Pick it if: Anyone who wants to know whether something is backed by actual studies before repeating it.
Pick it if: Anyone who needs a thorough written briefing on a topic and would rather edit than research.
Pick it if: Private equity, venture, investment banking, consulting and corporate development teams that research companies and markets every week.
Consensus scores highest overall, but Gemini Deep Research gives you more for your money. Which one is right comes down to what you value most.
Overview
| Attribute | Consensus | Gemini Deep Research | Wokelo |
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| In one line | Searches academic papers and tells you what the evidence actually says. | Google's agent that browses for minutes and writes a long, sourced report. | AI research agents that write company, market and due diligence reports for dealmakers. |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium | Paid |
| Starting price | $20/mo | $4.99/mo | See website |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | No |
| Works with Claude Code | No | No | Yes |
Rating breakdown
Our scores out of 5. The higher bar in each row is highlighted.
| Attribute | Consensus | Gemini Deep Research | Wokelo |
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| Overall rating | 4.3Winner | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it. | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together. | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them. | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan. | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over. | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
Feature comparison
A tick means it does this today. A dash means we haven't checked.
| Attribute | Consensus | Gemini Deep Research | Wokelo |
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| Access & platform | |||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | – | Yes | – |
| Desktop app | No | No | – |
| Browser extension | – | Yes | – |
| API access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Teams & business | |||
| Team workspace | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise plan or SSO | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connects to other apps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Open source or self-hosted | No | No | No |
| AI abilities | |||
| Works with your files | – | Yes | Yes |
| Understands images | No | Yes | – |
| Makes images | No | Yes | No |
| Makes video | No | Yes | No |
| Writes code | No | Yes | No |
| Runs agents or automations | No | Yes | Yes |
| Learns your brand or style | No | No | – |
| Works in many languages | – | Yes | – |
| Capabilities score | 5/ 17 | 14/ 17 | 6/ 17 |
Pricing
Plans as listed on each vendor's site when we last checked. Confirm before you buy.
| Attribute | Consensus | Gemini Deep Research | Wokelo |
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| Plans | Free Free Occasional fact-checking. | Free Free The occasional big question. | EnterpriseOur pick Custom Investment, consulting and corporate strategy teams. |
ProOur pick $20/mo, or $12/mo billed yearly Anyone who checks evidence weekly. | Google AI Plus $4.99/mo Light users who want a bit more headroom. | ||
Deep $65/mo, or $45/mo billed yearly Researchers and clinicians doing frequent literature reviews. | Google AI ProOur pick $19.99/mo Anyone who runs a few reports a week or also uses NotebookLM. | ||
Teams Custom Labs, departments and research groups. | Google AI Ultra From $99.99/mo Power users who want the highest limits across all of Google AI. | ||
| Which plan to pick | Start on Free. If you find yourself rationing the 10 Pro messages, Pro billed yearly is good value at $12 a month. Deep is only for people whose job is literature reviews; most readers here will never need it. | Try the free plan first; it is enough to see the style of report you get. If you want it weekly, Google AI Pro is the pick because the Pro model writes better reports and the same subscription upgrades NotebookLM and Gemini in Gmail and Docs. | There is only a sales-led contract. Ask for a trial on a live deal or project before you sign, and check which premium data sources are included at your price. |
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Questions people ask
Which is better, Consensus, Gemini Deep Research or Wokelo?
Consensus scores highest overall in our ratings (Consensus 4.3/5, Gemini Deep Research 4.0/5 and Wokelo 3.8/5). Consensus is best for fact-checking health claims and finding studies on a topic. Gemini Deep Research is best for industry and market reports and supplier or vendor comparisons. Wokelo is best for first-pass due diligence on a target and industry and market landscapes.
Which is cheaper, Consensus, Gemini Deep Research or Wokelo?
Consensus: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $20/mo. Gemini Deep Research: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $4.99/mo. Wokelo: Pricing isn't published; check the vendor's site for a quote.
Which is easier to use, Consensus, Gemini Deep Research or Wokelo?
Consensus rates highest for ease of use in our scores. Anyone who wants to know whether something is backed by actual studies before repeating it.
How we compare
Ratings are our own, from using each tool, across ease of use, features, output quality, value for money, speed & reliability.
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