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RAYYAN

Speed up systematic reviews with Rayyan’s AI-powered screening.

Checked 3 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

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At a glance

Starts at $19 per month Includes basic features for up to 5 users; extra users may incur additional costs.
Free tier No
Platforms Web, Mobile App
Best for Academic researchers, biopharma teams
Not for Very small teams

3.9 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Rayyan automates key steps like deduplication and PICO extraction for efficiency gains. It's best suited for large-scale projects but lacks some customization options for smaller studies.

✓What it does well

AI-Powered ScreeningRayyan uses AI to speed up screening processes.
Mobile App AccessScreen studies from anywhere with the Rayyan app.
Risk of Bias AssessmentAssess study quality consistently and transparently using RoB tools.

✕Where it falls short

Customization LimitationsLimited flexibility for custom screening protocols beyond predefined options.
Cost ConsiderationAnnual plans may be costlier than monthly options, depending on use cases.
Smaller Teams May StruggleLess suited for very small teams due to licensing costs and features designed for scale.

Key features

PICO FrameworkProvides structured criteria for evaluating studies.
Automated DeduplicationRemoves duplicate records swiftly with the Systematic Auto-Resolver.
Workbench PlatformCentralizes workflow management and team collaboration in one space.
api accessextend rayyan beyond interface

Questions about RAYYAN

What does RAYYAN do?

RAYYAN speeds up systematic reviews with AI-powered screening. It removes duplicate records with its Systematic Auto-Resolver, offers the PICO framework as structured criteria for evaluating studies and supports risk of bias assessment with RoB tools. A Workbench space centralizes workflow management and team collaboration.

Is there a RAYYAN mobile app?

Yes. RAYYAN runs on the web and as a mobile app, so researchers can screen studies from anywhere. The reviewer lists mobile app access among its main strengths, alongside AI-powered screening and consistent, transparent risk of bias assessment.

How much does RAYYAN cost?

RAYYAN's Annual Plan costs $19 per month. The reviewer notes that annual plans may be costlier than monthly options depending on the use case, and that licensing costs make RAYYAN less suited to very small teams.

Who is RAYYAN best for?

Toolio says RAYYAN is best for academic researchers and biopharma teams, and the reviewer adds that it suits large-scale projects. It is not for very small teams, and the reviewer notes limited flexibility for custom screening protocols beyond its predefined options.

How does Toolio rate RAYYAN?

RAYYAN has a Toolio score of 3.9 out of 5, given by Alex after real use on 3 Oct 2026. Toolio lists Clerk Chat, Virtual Sapiens, Zapier and Re:amaze as alternatives, and RAYYAN also offers API access for extending it beyond its interface.

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