| Covidence | DistillerSR | EPPI-Reviewer | Rayyan | RobotReviewer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Streamlines systematic review processes | Systematic review management and automation | Data management and analysis for systematic reviews | Collaborative systematic review screening | Automated risk of bias assessment and data extraction |
| Key Features | • Study screening • Data extraction • Collaboration |
• Study screening • Data extraction • Project management |
• Data coding • Advanced analysis tools |
• Collaborative filtering • Tagging and labeling • Mobile access |
• Automated bias assessment • Data extraction |
| Performance | Efficient workflow management | Comprehensive and scalable for large projects | Flexible with advanced analysis capabilities | User-friendly interface, supports collaboration | Automates routine tasks, saving time |
| Limitations | May require training for full feature utilization | Requires training for optimal use | Complex interface for new users | Limited advanced features in free version | Limited to specific tasks like bias assessment |
| Best For | Teams seeking streamlined review processes | Large teams needing comprehensive review management | Researchers needing detailed data management and analysis | Teams needing collaborative and flexible screening | Researchers focusing on bias assessment and data extraction |
| Cost |
Subscription-based, pricing on request Free access with Purdue account (see below) |
Subscription-based, pricing on request | Subscription-based, pricing on request | Free basic version; Premium features with subscription | Free |
Covidence is a web-based software tool that can be used to support systematic reviews, from title and abstract screening through the beginning of analysis. Please use the link below to register for a Covidence account, using your purdue.edu email address.
