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Covexe vs Rayyan

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.

Covexe

Free plan Web

Covexe brings review workflows, statistical methods, and guarded AI assistance into a browser-based platform. Review the plan limits and data-handling details, especially whether work will be signed in or out.

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Rayyan

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Rayyan supports the review workflow from reference import through reporting, with AI-assisted screening and extraction. Check the plan limits and database-import approach: external references are exported and uploaded, not connected directly.

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The facts

CovexeRayyan
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebAndroid, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planPro: $99 a yearEssential: $4.99 per seat a month
Plans published45
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitecovexe.comrayyan.ai
On systematic review software#10 of 30#6 of 30

Covexe: what it does well

  • Supports several review types, including network meta-analysis.
  • Imports six reference formats and detects DOI and PMID duplicates.
  • AI screening requires approval before excluding a study.
  • Signed-out work stays in the browser.
  • Free plan includes all tools.

What to know first

  • Free plan limits the library to five papers.
  • Free plan allows one reviewer per review.
  • Pro costs $99 a year.
  • Team plan requires at least three seats.

Rayyan: what it does well

  • Workflow covers screening, extraction, risk-of-bias assessment, and reporting.
  • AI tools provide recommendations with reasoning or justification.
  • Free plan allows three active reviews and two free reviewers.
  • API supports programmatic access and workflow automation.
  • Available on Android, iOS, and the web.

What to know first

  • No direct connection to external databases.
  • Free plan has limited mobile app access.
  • Paid plans are billed annually.

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