Best AI Literature Review Software in 2026
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In short: Rayyan is ranked #1 of 38 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Axelium and Elicit. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Axelium. The lowest first paid tier on this page is INRA at $0.63/mo.
A literature review involves screening papers and making sense of research, and software can support different parts of that process. Compare AI paper summaries and full-text analysis with the screening workflow and systematic review support. Collaboration seats may matter when you share review work, while export formats can help carry results into another workflow. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing are also listed. Rayyan, Axelium, and Elicit are among the entries, alongside Silvi and Mapped Research. Consider which review stages you want to support, how you plan to work with collaborators, and which listed capabilities align with your method.
38 AI literature review software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Rayyan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$4.99/mo Screening workflow: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
- 2 Axelium No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$29/mo Screening workflow: YesAI paper summaries: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
- 3 Elicit No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$11/mo
- 4 Silvi No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4€19/mo
- 5 Mapped Research No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Screening workflow: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
- 6 Moara No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$15/mo Screening workflow: YesAI paper summaries: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
- 7 Scholarcy No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 8 Abstrackr No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Screening workflow: YesAI paper summaries: NoFull-text analysis: No
- 9 ASReview No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Screening workflow: YesAI paper summaries: No
- 10 Catchii No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 11 Universal SLR Assistant No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Screening workflow: YesAI paper summaries: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
- 12 ActiveSLR No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1Free Screening workflow: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
- 13 LitKernel No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1Free Screening workflow: YesAI paper summaries: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
- 14 Structured Research Synthesis Engine (SRSE) No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1Free Screening workflow: YesAI paper summaries: No
- 15 Litreviews No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0QAR 49/mo Full-text analysis: Yes
- 16 EPPI-Reviewer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8£10/mo Screening workflow: YesAI paper summaries: NoFull-text analysis: Yes
- 17 INRA No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7$0.63/mo Screening workflow: YesAI paper summaries: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
- 18 DistillerSR No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$7.83/mo Screening workflow: YesAI paper summaries: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
- 19 PICO Portal No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Screening workflow: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
- 20 Colandr No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Screening workflow: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
- 21 EvidenceGrid AI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Screening workflow: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
- 22 Evidentum No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Screening workflow: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
- 23 Lindexer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Screening workflow: YesAI paper summaries: NoFull-text analysis: Yes
- 24 LitFlow No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Screening workflow: Yes
- 25 MetaScreener No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Screening workflow: YesFull-text analysis: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which AI literature review software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Rayyan is ranked #1 of 38 with a score of 7.9. Axelium is second and Elicit third.
How many of these have a free plan?
15 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, INRA has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.63/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.