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DistillerSR alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded DistillerSR alternative is Rayyan (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
DistillerSR compared with 5 alternatives: Covidence, Rayyan, Nested Knowledge, Laser AI and Silvi.
DistillerSR is a paid product, starting at $19.95 per month (Student). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DistillerSRThis tool | From $19.95/mo | No | Web |
| Covidence | Free trial · from $339/yr | Trial only | Web |
| Rayyan | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Nested Knowledge | Free plan · from $19.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Laser AI | From $3000/mo | No | Web |
| Silvi | Free plan · from €19/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
DistillerSR starts at $19.95 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Rayyan starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from DistillerSR
Covidence
Web platform for screening and extracting data in systematic reviews
- Covidence starts at $339 per year for one review.
- Covidence also covers citations.
- Covidence does not cover reports, which DistillerSR does.
Suits: Review teams whose library or institution already holds a license
Rayyan
Systematic review screening with AI relevance predictions
- Rayyan starts at $4.99 per seat / month, billed annually ($8.33 billed quarterly).
- Rayyan has a free plan, which DistillerSR lacks.
- Rayyan also covers citations.
- Rayyan does not cover reports, which DistillerSR does.
Suits: Students and solo researchers running a first systematic review on a free plan
Nested Knowledge
Systematic review and meta-analysis platform with AI screening
- Nested Knowledge starts at $19.95 per user / month (Academic).
- Nested Knowledge has a free plan, which DistillerSR lacks.
Suits: Research teams running systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Laser AI
AI-assisted screening and data extraction for systematic reviews
- Laser AI starts at $3000 per project, for projects up to 18 months.
- Laser AI also covers citations.
- Laser AI does not cover reports, which DistillerSR does.
Suits: Health agencies and companies running regulated evidence reviews
Silvi
Literature review platform with AI screening and data extraction
- Silvi starts at €19 per month for 1 seat, billed as €230 yearly.
- Silvi has a free plan, which DistillerSR lacks.
- Silvi also covers citations.
- Silvi does not cover reports, which DistillerSR does.
Suits: Individual researchers who want a free review tool
Limits worth knowing in DistillerSR
- Corporate and government pricing is not published; it is quote-only through a form.
- No free tier or free trial is stated on the pages read.
- The Student plan is limited to 1 project, and faculty and project plans to 5 projects.
- Faculty and Research Project plans are bought by contacting sales, not self-serve checkout.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to DistillerSR?
The alternatives to DistillerSR in this directory are Covidence, Rayyan, Nested Knowledge, Laser AI and Silvi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DistillerSR.
Is there a free alternative to DistillerSR?
Yes. Rayyan, Nested Knowledge and Silvi have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.