Rayyan alternative
A Rayyan alternative for AI-assisted systematic review screening
Lumina Reviewer helps research teams import citations, prioritize title and abstract screening, resolve reviewer conflicts, and keep decisions ready for PRISMA reporting.
Choose Lumina when you need
- Browser-based AI priority screening: semantic text embeddings and real-time active learning rank records against your eligibility criteria from paper #1 without code or local installs.
- Instant Pixel-Bot explanations: get on-demand second-reviewer guidance on ambiguous abstracts, explaining why a study matches your criteria.
- Multi-database search across 7 scholarly + grey literature sources: query PubMed, OpenAlex, Europe PMC, arXiv, bioRxiv/medRxiv, OpenAIRE, and multilingual government portals in-app, or upload RIS/CSV exports.
- No restrictive review caps: avoid Rayyan's strict caps on active reviews (3 max on free tier), collaborator limits, and paywalls on AI prioritization.
- Built-in free PRISMA 2020 generator: generate publication-ready flow diagrams and PRISMA-trAIce AI transparency logs directly from your project decisions.
Lumina Reviewer vs Rayyan
Rayyan is a familiar option for systematic review screening, but recent free-tier restrictions (such as caps on active reviews, collaborator limits, and paywalled tools) have led research teams to seek more modern, AI-first alternatives. Lumina provides browser-based semantic vector prioritization, multi-database search across 7 scholarly + grey literature sources, built-in PRISMA 2020 diagrams, and transparent pricing starting at €9/month.
| Need | Rayyan fit | Lumina Reviewer fit |
|---|---|---|
| Title and abstract screening | Familiar screening interface, but the free tier imposes restrictive caps (maximum 3 active reviews, collaborator limits) and paywalls advanced features. | Structured browser-based screening with no surprise review caps, free interactive demo, and flexible plans from €9/month. |
| AI prioritization & paper ranking | Basic 5-star rating based on keyword heuristics and manual training labels. | Browser-based semantic vector embeddings and real-time active learning that dynamically prioritize relevant papers from paper #1. |
| AI second-reviewer guidance | No on-demand assistant to explain ambiguous abstracts or clarify eligibility. | Pixel-Bot acts as an instant AI second reviewer, providing reasoned explanations based on your specific PICO criteria. |
| Literature search & imports | Manual file uploads only (RIS, EndNote, CSV); no built-in database search. | Direct multi-database search across 7 scholarly + multilingual government grey literature sources, plus RIS and CSV imports. |
| Dual screening and conflicts | Blinded dual screening available, but collaborator seats are capped on the free tier. | Tracks reviewer decisions (Include, Exclude, Maybe), reviewer notes, audit logs, and dedicated conflict resolution view with affordable seat-based team plans. |
| PRISMA 2020 reporting | Often paired with separate reporting tools; no built-in flow diagram generator. | Includes a built-in free PRISMA 2020 flow diagram generator, project audit counts, and PRISMA-trAIce AI transparency logs. |
| Pricing & accessibility | Free tier is strictly capped (3 active reviews, collaborator limits); paid tiers cost $240–$360+/year. | Free demo and free PRISMA tool; full screening plans start at €9/month (Starter) and €19/month (Duo) with no hidden review caps. |
Dual Screening Guide
Plan independent review, blinding, and conflict resolution.
RIS Import Guide
Move citations from PubMed, Scopus, Zotero, EndNote, and other sources.
PRISMA Generator
Create a free PRISMA 2020 flow diagram online.
Try Lumina with sample systematic review data
Open the demo to see how AI ranking, reviewer decisions, and PRISMA-ready tracking fit together before importing your own records.