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Catchii vs RevMan
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.
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Catchii covers systematic review screening from duplicate checks through exports and PRISMA flowchart generation, with support for multiple reviewers and offline work. Note that its AI Auto Reviewer sends uploaded records to an external service for processing.
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RevMan combines structured review writing, analysis, and visualization with collaboration tools. Check the practice-review restrictions and mobile limitations against your workflow before choosing a plan.
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| Catchii | RevMan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | catchii.org | cochrane.org |
| On systematic review software | #8 of 30 | #12 of 30 |
Catchii: what it does well
- Free with no subscription fees or paid upgrades.
- Supports offline screening on computers and mobile devices.
- Includes duplicate detection and disagreement resolution.
- Exports records with PDF attachments and a PRISMA flowchart.
What to know first
- Auto Reviewer sends uploaded records to OpenAI.
- Focused on systematic review screening.
RevMan: what it does well
- Supports multiple systematic review types.
- Authors can edit a review simultaneously.
- Offers several meta-analysis models and subgroup analyses.
- Creates plots, risk-of-bias assessments, and PRISMA diagrams.
- Imports study data and references from Covidence.
What to know first
- Practice reviews are deleted after 30 days.
- Practice reviews have no data export.
- Mobile and touchscreen use are unsupported.
- GRADEpro integration is unavailable for non-Cochrane reviews.
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