What is ASReview?
ASReview is an open-source, AI-aided screening tool for systematic reviews, coordinated at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. It uses active learning: you screen records, the model learns from your decisions, and it then proposes the most relevant remaining texts first, so the most useful papers surface early.
In practice, you can import a set of titles and abstracts, screen them in the ASReview LAB interface, and stop once you judge the remaining records unlikely to be relevant. The site claims workload reductions of up to 95% on large-scale screening. It also offers a simulation mode to benchmark models on existing datasets, and a crowdscreen option where AI agents propose records to a team of reviewers working in parallel.
Key features
- AI-assisted screening with active learning
- Simulation and benchmarking of AI models on datasets
- Crowdscreen for parallel screening by multiple reviewers
- Additional tools such as datasets, Docker, server and cloud deployment
- Zotero database integration
Who is it for
- researchers conducting systematic reviews
- information specialists
- data scientists
- students and institutions
Pros and cons
- Fully open-source with transparent, verifiable code
- GDPR compliant with no tracking cookies
- Trusted by universities and institutions worldwide
- Primarily aimed at systematic review screening rather than general use
- Requires installation (LAB) or a live demo to try
ASReview pricing
The vendor does not publish prices in a readable form (often pricing is shown only after signing in).
Is ASReview free?
Yes, there is a free plan. Open-source software; the page offers installation and a live demo at no stated cost.
ASReview alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Semantic Scholar | not listed | yes | Research & science |
 SciSpace | 12 USD/mo | ? | Research & science |
 Connected Papers | 3 USD/mo | yes | Research & science |
 ResearchRabbit | 10 USD/mo | yes | Research & science |
 Scite | 20 USD/mo | trial | Research & science |
 AlphaSense | not listed | trial | Research & science |
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FAQ
What is ASReview used for?
Open-source AI tool that helps researchers screen large sets of records for systematic reviews, cutting screening workload.
Is ASReview free?
Yes, there is a free plan. Open-source software; the page offers installation and a live demo at no stated cost.
How much does ASReview cost?
The vendor does not publish prices publicly or requires sign-in.
What are the best ASReview alternatives?
Closest alternatives: Semantic Scholar, SciSpace, Connected Papers, ResearchRabbit, Scite.
Data checked October 12, 2026 on the vendor website (asreview.nl).