PICO Portal

What PICO Portal is

PICO Portal is a web-based research tool for systematic review work, with screening workflows, full-text analysis, and systematic review support. Its PICO Portal plan includes one project, unlimited citations, and unlimited collaborators. ScholarIQ has a two-week trial, while its separate plan lists unlimited projects, citations, and collaborators. PICO Portal+ - Pro Services offers expert literature-review support and methodologist services. The pricing model is freemium, with a free plan and a 14-day trial noted. Research material can be exported in RIS, BibTeX, EndNote, PubMed, CSV, Excel, PNG, JPEG, or PDF formats. These options give users several formats for working with or sharing review material. The distinction between the listed plans includes project allowances: PICO Portal provides one project, while ScholarIQ lists unlimited projects. Both plan descriptions include unlimited citations and collaborators. PICO Portal was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States.

Who it suits

PICO Portal suits researchers working on evidence reviews who need screening, full-text analysis, or systematic review support. Teams can also consider it for its unlimited collaborator allowance and range of export formats.

Limits

The PICO Portal plan covers one project, while the ScholarIQ plan lists unlimited projects. The ScholarIQ trial is two weeks.

Getting started

1. Open https://picoportal.org/ in a web browser
2. Choose the PICO Portal plan or ScholarIQ option
3. Use the free plan or start the two-week ScholarIQ trial
4. Create a project and add citations or collaborators
5. Run screening and full-text analysis
6. Export results in a listed format

Verdict

PICO Portal provides review workflows and several export formats, with plan differences centered on project allowances and added services. Check which option's listed project scope and support match your work.