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Spec score 7.8 #13 of 28 in Literature Review Software

What it is

Buhos is web-based software for conducting systematic literature reviews, with tools for reference screening, full-text management, collaboration, analysis and reporting. Reviews can be individual or group-based, with internal messaging for personal and review-related communication. The workflow has defined stages, but stages can be changed at any point. Buhos imports bibliographic records in formats including BibTeX, RIS, PubMed/NBIB, JSON and CSV, from sources such as WoS, Scopus, EBSCOhost, SciELO, PubMed, Lilacs and ProQuest. Crossref supports deduplication and reference information retrieval; Scopus and PubMed can supply missing abstracts and metadata when API credentials are available. A repository provides online viewing of PDF and ODF files. Other tools include customized forms, data analysis, reports and exports. English and Spanish are listed as available languages. Buhos runs on Linux, Windows and macOS; the project links to deployment guidance and API documentation. Its documentation says it fully supports the conducting phase of a review, partly supports report formatting, and omits some planning and reporting activities. Buhos is free.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Buhos is web-based software for managing systematic literature reviews.Read 30 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Deployment
The project documentation describes individual installation and deployment on an independent HTTP server for multiple online users.Read 30 Sep 2026 · github.com
API
The site links to API documentation at https://www.buhos.org/api.Read 29 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Integrations
The project documentation says Scopus and PubMed can retrieve missing abstracts and metadata when API credentials are available.Read 30 Sep 2026 · github.com
Maker
The site credits Claudio Bustos Navarrete; the project documentation names Claudio Bustos as the main developer.Read 30 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Analysis and reporting
It offers data analysis options, customizable forms, multiple report types, and export options.Read 30 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Crossref
Crossref integration supports deduplication and reference information lookup.Read 30 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Demo
The site offers a demo with the username and password both set to admin.Read 29 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Documents
A file repository supports online viewing of PDF and ODF files.Read 29 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Files
It provides a file repository with online PDF and ODF viewing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Import formats
The project documentation lists WoS, Scopus, EBSCOhost, SciELO, PubMed, Lilacs, and ProQuest, with imports via BibTeX, RIS, PubMed/NBIB, JSON, and CSV.Read 30 Sep 2026 · github.com
Imports
It imports bibliographic database information using BibTeX.Read 30 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Languages
The site says Buhos is available in English and Spanish.Read 30 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Maintainer
The site copyright line names Claudio Bustos Navarrete and shows 2016–2026.Read 29 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Reference imports
It imports bibliographic information using BibTeX.Read 29 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Review collaboration
It supports individual and group-based systematic reviews and includes an internal messaging system.Read 30 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Review scope limit
The project documentation says Buhos fully supports the conducting phase of a systematic review, partially supports report formatting, and does not support several planning and reporting activities.Read 30 Sep 2026 · github.com
Security and compliance
The opened product and project pages do not state a security certification or compliance standard.Read 30 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Supported systems
The maker says Buhos runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS.Read 29 Sep 2026 · buhos.org
Workflow
Its review workflow has defined stages, and changes can be made at any stage.Read 30 Sep 2026 · buhos.org

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports individual and group reviews.
  • Imports multiple bibliographic formats and sources.
  • Crossref supports deduplication and reference retrieval.
  • Online viewing for PDF and ODF files.
  • Free plan; runs on Linux, Windows and macOS.

Limits

  • Some planning and reporting activities are unsupported.
  • Report formatting is only partially supported.
  • Scopus and PubMed metadata retrieval requires API credentials.

Who it suits

Buhos suits individuals or teams conducting systematic literature reviews who need reference screening, document handling and analysis in one workflow. Its stated scope is strongest during the review’s conducting phase.

Verdict

Buhos brings review workflow, collaboration, reference handling and analysis together at no cost. Its documented limits in planning and reporting matter for teams seeking support across the entire review lifecycle.

Where Specifiction places it

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