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ASReview vs Buhos
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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Buhos offers a broad set of tools for conducting a systematic review, including screening, collaboration, and analysis. Its documentation describes gaps in planning and reporting, so those needs should be checked before choosing it.
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| ASReview | Buhos | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | asreview.nl | buhos.org |
| On systematic review software | #1 of 30 | #5 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
Buhos: what it does well
- Supports both individual and group reviews.
- Imports references in several formats.
- Crossref supports deduplication and reference retrieval.
- PDF and ODF files can be viewed online.
- Available in English and Spanish.
What to know first
- Several planning and reporting activities are unsupported.
- Report formatting is only partially supported.
- Scopus and PubMed metadata retrieval requires API credentials.
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