Consensus (research) Hidden Costs 2026
What they don't show you on the pricing page
Consensus (research) costs Free to $45 per mo as of June 2026, with 3 plans available including a free tier. Plans: Free (free), Pro at $10/mo, and Deep at $45/mo. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
Consensus (research) offers 3 pricing tiers: Free, Pro, Deep. A free plan is available. Paid plans include Pro at $10/mo (billed annually), Deep at $45/mo (billed annually).
Consensus (research) true cost runs 70% above the listed $0-$45/mo price as of June 2026. For a 25-person team, expect ~$5,100 in year-one costs vs the $3,000 base license. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.
Example: True Cost for 25 Users
| License (25 × $10 × 12) | $3,000/yr |
| Implementation (one-time) | +$15,000–$50,000 |
| Premium Support (20%) | +$600/yr |
| Training (25 × $500) | +$12,500 |
| Admin (part-time) | +$15,000–$25,000/yr |
| Estimated Year 1 Total | ~$5,100 |