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ASReview vs Bango
Both stand on systematic review software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
ASReview offers active-learning prioritization, team screening, and workflow automation for systematic reviews. Its local setup keeps data on the user's computer, while organizations can deploy it within their own environment.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Bango combines abstract screening with literature-review analysis and PRISMA diagram creation in a free desktop app. Its Apple Silicon-only macOS builds exclude Intel Mac users.
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| ASReview | Bango | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | asreview.nl | bango.boncode.net |
| On systematic review software | #1 of 30 | #3 of 30 |
ASReview: what it does well
- Free and open source, with no licensing fees or subscriptions
- Human screeners remain in the decision loop
- Supports parallel screening through Crowdscreen
- Imports and exports CSV, RIS, and XLSX
- Local setup keeps data on the user's computer
What to know first
- ELAS-Heavy and ELAS-L require the Dory package
- Running your own hardware or server may incur costs
- AI paper summaries are not included
- Full-text management is not included
Bango: what it does well
- Screens articles against user-defined criteria.
- Supports up to 10,000 articles per project.
- Creates PRISMA 2020 diagrams for SVG or PNG export.
- Project data stays on the user's computer.
- Free plan costs nothing.
What to know first
- Intel Macs are not supported.
- Issue responses depend on maker availability.
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