# Evidence Synthesis Tools Directory

A curated directory of 288+ open-source tools for systematic reviews, meta-analysis and evidence synthesis, based on a systematic mapping study. It covers the full workflow from search and screening to extraction, risk-of-bias assessment and meta-analysis, and only lists publicly available, OSI-licensed software.

## Features

- Curated list of 288+ open-source evidence synthesis tools
- Covers search, screening, extraction, risk of bias and meta-analysis
- Only OSI-approved open-source software with verified public repositories
- Excludes proprietary and freemium tools
- Built to promote FAIR principles and open science

## Links

- [evidencesynthesis-tools.github.io](https://evidencesynthesis-tools.github.io)
- [Mapping study](https://osf.io/preprints/metaarxiv/7uskw_v1)

- Price: free
- Open source: yes
- Categories: Project Research
- Fields: Medicine
- Platforms: Web
- Tags: Systematic Review, Open Science, Research Guide
- Listed: 2026-10-15
- Page: https://tools.kausalflow.com/tools/evidence-synthesis-tools-directory/

Source: Tools for Academic Research (https://tools.kausalflow.com/), CC BY-SA 4.0.