Rayyan
7.5#3 in ai literature review softwareFrom $4.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Rayyan | Sysrev |
|---|---|---|
| API | API access includes programmatic access to reviews, references, decisions, and metadata, an official Python SDK, workflow automation, and external system integrations. | Premium and Enterprise accounts receive API tokens for a REST API described by an OpenAPI specification with an interactive web interface. |
| Integrations | Rayyan accepts exported reference files from external databases and reference managers; it says there is no direct database connection. | External records can be imported through RIS or BibTeX files, and Zotero-compatible files can be handled through the Zotero translator. |
| Purpose | Rayyan is a systematic review platform for teams conducting transparent, auditable, and reproducible evidence reviews. | Sysrev is a platform for data curation and systematic evidence review. |
| Security | Rayyan's enterprise page states HIPAA and GDPR compliance, SOC 2 controls, encryption in transit and at rest, and support for SAML 2.0, OAuth, and MFA. | Sysrev says customer data is encrypted at rest with AES-256 and AWS Key Management Service customer-managed keys. |
| Support | The pricing page lists Standard support for Free and Essential, priority support for Advanced and Business / Academic, and dedicated support for Enterprise. | Users can submit an in-project issue report or email [email protected]. |
Rayyan plans
- FreeFree
- Essential$4.99 a month
- Advanced$8.33 a month
- Business / Academic$41.67 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Sysrev plans
- BasicFree
- Premium$50 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Rayyan if…
It suits research teams screening and analysing evidence across a systematic review workflow. The intended organisation users include pharma, medical-device, CRO, university, healthcare, government, and health technology assessment teams.
Pick Sysrev if…
Sysrev suits researchers conducting systematic, scoping, or rapid reviews, including collaborative institutional teams. It may fit projects that need flexible record import, screening, and structured data extraction.