Better than Excel/Spreadsheets

The Best Excel/Spreadsheets Alternative for Systematic Reviews

Whether you're a PhD student or a med-comms agency, Excel/Spreadsheets slows you down with manual random screening.
Lumina ranks papers by relevance, cutting screening time by 80%.

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AI Priority Ranking

Excel/Spreadsheets shows papers randomly.
Lumina brings relevant papers to the top, so you find 95% of inclusions by screening just 20% of the pile.

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Concept Search

Excel/Spreadsheets relies on exact keywords.
Lumina understands concepts (e.g., "heart attack" matches "myocardial infarction") using vector embeddings.

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Instant Explanations

Excel/Spreadsheets gives you just an abstract.
Lumina's Pixel-Bot explains why a paper meets your criteria and highlights key findings instantly.

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Feature
Excel/Spreadsheets
Lumina
Screening Order
Random / Oldest First
✨ AI Prioritized
Search Technology
Keywords (Boolean)
🧠 Semantic + Keywords
AI Explanations
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✅
Active Learning
❌
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Database Integration
Manual Export/Import
Live Search (PubMed, etc.)
Literature Alerts
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PRISMA Flow Generator
Manual Tracking
Automated & Free
Stopping Strategies
❌
AI Confidence & Yield
Blinding & Conflicts
Basic / Premium Only
Advanced Dual Review
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Common Questions

Is Lumina better than Excel/Spreadsheets?

For most researchers, yes. Lumina uses modern LLMs and active learning to sort papers, whereas Excel/Spreadsheets typically relies on basic keyword matching or random ordering.

Can I import my Excel/Spreadsheets project?

Yes! Just export your references as an RIS file from Excel/Spreadsheets and upload them to Lumina.