Best Synthesis Alternatives in 2026
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20 platforms from literature review software ranked against Synthesis on the same published basis.
- 1Synthesis vs RevMan
- 2Synthesis vs Elicit
- 3Synthesis vs Rayyan
- 5Synthesis vs VOSviewer
- 6Synthesis vs Bibliometrix
- 7Synthesis vs ASReview
- 8Synthesis vs Litmaps
- 9Synthesis vs ResearchRabbit
- 10Synthesis vs SWIFT-Review
- 11Synthesis vs CADIMA
- 12Synthesis vs EPPI-Reviewer
- 13Synthesis vs Inciteful
- 14Synthesis vs Lit Mind Maps
- 15Synthesis vs LitMap
- 16Synthesis vs Nested Knowledge
- 17Synthesis vs Sysrev
- 18Synthesis vs Abstrackr
- 19Synthesis vs Colandr
- 20Synthesis vs EviSynth
- 21Synthesis vs Buhos
Synthesis alternatives compared
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RevMan | 7.9 | Free plan | £6.67/mo | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 2 | Elicit | 7.2 | Free plan | $11/mo | API, Web |
| 3 | Rayyan | 7.2 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Android, API, iOS, Web |
| 5 | VOSviewer | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 6 | Bibliometrix | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | API, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 7 | ASReview | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 8 | Litmaps | 7.0 | Free plan | $10/mo | Web |
| 9 | ResearchRabbit | 7.0 | Free plan | $0.83/mo | Web |
| 10 | SWIFT-Review | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Mac, Windows |
| 11 | CADIMA | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Web |
| 12 | EPPI-Reviewer | 6.9 | £10/mo | Web | |
| 13 | Inciteful | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Web |
| 14 | Lit Mind Maps | 6.9 | Free plan | $15/mo | Web |
| 15 | LitMap | 6.9 | Free plan | €5/mo | Web |
| 16 | Nested Knowledge | 6.9 | $19.95/mo | Web | |
| 17 | Sysrev | 6.9 | Free plan | $50/mo | API, Web |
| 18 | Abstrackr | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Web |
| 19 | Colandr | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Web |
| 20 | EviSynth | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Android, iOS, Web |
| 21 | Buhos | 6.7 | API, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
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Questions about Synthesis alternatives
What is the best alternative to Synthesis?
RevMan, number 1 in literature review software with a score of 7.9 out of 10. The others here: Elicit, Rayyan, VOSviewer and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to Synthesis?
RevMan is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 17 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.