Best LitKernel Alternatives in 2026
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20 apps from AI literature review software ranked against LitKernel on the same published basis.
- 1LitKernel vs Universal SLR Assistant
- 2LitKernel vs ASReview
- 3LitKernel vs Rayyan
- 4LitKernel vs Elicit
- 5LitKernel vs Axelium
- 6LitKernel vs Silvi
- 7LitKernel vs Mapped Research
- 8LitKernel vs Moara
- 9LitKernel vs Scholarcy
- 10LitKernel vs Abstrackr
- 11LitKernel vs Catchii
- 12LitKernel vs ActiveSLR
- 14LitKernel vs Structured Research Synthesis Engine (SRSE)
- 15LitKernel vs Litreviews
- 16LitKernel vs EPPI-Reviewer
- 17LitKernel vs Nested Knowledge
- 18LitKernel vs INRA
- 19LitKernel vs DistillerSR
- 20LitKernel vs EasySLR
- 21LitKernel vs PICO Portal
LitKernel alternatives compared
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universal SLR Assistant | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 2 | ASReview | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 3 | Rayyan | 7.1 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Android, API, iOS, Web |
| 4 | Elicit | 7.0 | Free plan | $11/mo | API, Web |
| 5 | Axelium | 6.9 | Free plan | $29/mo | Browser, Web |
| 6 | Silvi | 6.9 | Free plan | €19/mo | Web |
| 7 | Mapped Research | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Web |
| 8 | Moara | 6.8 | Free plan | $15/mo | Web |
| 9 | Scholarcy | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Browser, Web |
| 10 | Abstrackr | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Web |
| 11 | Catchii | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Web |
| 12 | ActiveSLR | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Web |
| 14 | Structured Research Synthesis Engine (SRSE) | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Web |
| 15 | Litreviews | 6.4 | Free plan | QAR 49/mo | Web |
| 16 | EPPI-Reviewer | 6.3 | No | £10/mo | Web |
| 17 | Nested Knowledge | 6.3 | No | $19.95/mo | Web |
| 18 | INRA | 6.2 | No | $7.50/mo | Web |
| 19 | DistillerSR | 6.1 | No | $7.83/mo | API, Web |
| 20 | EasySLR | 6.0 | No | $250/mo | Web |
| 21 | PICO Portal | 6.0 | No | — | Web |
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Questions about LitKernel alternatives
What is the best alternative to LitKernel?
Universal SLR Assistant, number 1 in AI literature review software with a score of 7.2 out of 10. The others here: ASReview, Rayyan, Elicit and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to LitKernel?
Universal SLR Assistant is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 14 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on.