Better than Rayyan

The Best Rayyan Alternative for Systematic Reviews

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

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AI Priority Ranking

Rayyan 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

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

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Instant Explanations

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

Compare Features

Feature
Rayyan
Lumina
Screening Order
Random / Oldest First
✨ AI Prioritized
Search Technology
Keywords (Boolean)
🧠 Semantic + Keywords
AI Explanations
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✅
Active Learning
❌
✅
Database Integration
Manual Export/Import
Live Search (PubMed, etc.)
Literature Alerts
❌
✅
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 Rayyan?

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

Can I import my Rayyan project?

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