ASReview vs Mapped Research

ASReview is a free, open-source tool that uses AI-aided active learning to prioritize records for systematic review screening, with a human making screening decisions. Its site says the approach can reduce screening workload by up to 95%. Users can simulate AI-aided review to compare models, while Crowdscreen supports parallel screening with access managed by administrators through a private login system. The described model families are ELAS-Ultra, ELAS-Heavy, and language-agnostic ELAS-L; ELAS-Heavy and ELAS-L require the Dory package. ASReview works with reference managers including EndNote and PubMed, and imports and exports CSV, RIS, and XLSX files. Documentation includes a Python API, while the institutional workflow also describes a REST API and CLI for automation. In a local setup, data stays on the user's computer; server deployments keep it in the organization's environment and follow its policies. Support includes documentation, tutorials, videos, community discussion, and organizational workshops and consultancy. ASReview LAB costs nothing with no licensing fees or subscriptions, though running hardware or a server may incur costs.

Mapped Research is a web-based evidence-synthesis platform for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, aimed at medical researchers. It supports intervention, prognostic, diagnostic test accuracy, network meta-analysis, and scoping review workflows. The workflow applies PRISMA variants according to study type and includes Cochrane, GRADE, and CINeMA. Statistical analysis uses the R packages metafor, mada, and netmeta, with plots that export at 600 DPI in PNG, SVG, PDF, or EPS. Manuscripts can export to Word, PDF, LaTeX, or Google Docs. Collaboration features include five roles, stage-level permissions, dual-reviewer workflows, conflict resolution, and an audit trail. Integrations include Google Sheets, Docs, Drive, and Slides, plus reference managers through RIS and BibTeX. The free plan allows up to 1,000 screening citations, 200 AI-assisted screenings, and three collaborators. Project plans list launch prices of $79 and $139 per project, alongside prices of $119 and $199. The API is listed as a roadmap item for Custom Enterprise plans, with a Q3 2026 target.