DistillerSR
DistillerSR is AI-enabled literature review software.
At a glance
Starts at
from $19 per month
Price as published by the vendor, September 2026.
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, macOS, Windows
Best for
Academic and research organizations
Not for
Small start-ups with limited budgets
3.9 out of 5
Scored by a Toolio reviewer after real useOur verdict
Automates literature reviews but may be too expensive for small teams. Highly configurable, reduces screening times, but costs $94/month for faculty or $194/month for a research project.
✓What it does well
Intelligent AutomationAutomates literature screening and reduces manual work.
Audit-Ready TrailsMaintains a detailed audit trail for traceable evidence management.
Centralized Evidence ManagementCentrally manages research data and ensures easy sharing across teams.
✕Where it falls short
High CostsInexpensive plans are limited in features and users.
Complex SetupMay require substantial setup time for larger organizations.
Expert Managed Services OnlyExpert services available but not included with basic plans.
Key features
AI-Powered ScreeningFinds relevant references faster using AI.
Automatic PDF SearchLinks directly to source material through DOI.org.
Unpaywall IntegrationSupports the Unpaywall plugin for copyright-compliant document retrieval.
Bi-directional API IntegrationProvides a bi-directional API for integrating with various data sources.