Rayyan has introduced a new subscription structure designed to better support different research workflows — from individual researchers to large academic and commercial organizations.
This article provides a high-level overview of how Rayyan’s packages are organized, what types of users they are designed for, and how to choose the right plan based on your needs.
Subscription Types at a Glance
Rayyan subscriptions are organized into three main types:
Individual subscriptions – for solo researchers or small teams managing personally owned reviews
Institutional subscriptions – for organizations managing research collaboratively across teams or departments
Enterprise subscriptions – for large organizations requiring advanced governance, security, and scalability
Each subscription type uses a different access model and is designed for different ownership and collaboration needs.
How Access to Paid Features Works in Rayyan
Rayyan uses two different access models depending on the type of subscription:
Individual subscriptions use a seat-based model
Institutional subscriptions use a license-based model
Both models control who can access paid features, but they differ in scope and scale.
Individual Plans
Individual subscriptions use a seat-based access model. Paid features apply only to reviews owned by the subscriber.
How Seats Work
One seat is automatically assigned to the subscription owner
Additional seats can be assigned to collaborators who need full paid access
Seats are managed at the Workspace level and can be reassigned
Seats grant paid access within the subscriber’s owned reviews only
Free Participation
In addition to seats, individual subscriptions support free roles with limited or read-only access.
These roles allow collaborators to participate without full paid access.
Details about roles and limits are explained in Seats, Licenses & Roles.
Institutional Plans
Institutional subscriptions use a license-based access model. Paid features apply across all reviews.
How Licenses Work
Licenses are assigned to users within an institutional Workspace
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Licensed users receive paid access across:
Institution-owned reviews
Their own personal reviews
Licenses are centrally managed and can be reassigned as membership changes
Licensed and Free Users
Institutional Workspaces support:
Licensed users with full paid access
Free users with limited or read-only access
This allows broad participation while maintaining centralized control.
Review Ownership and Scope of Access
Review ownership determines where paid features apply:
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Individual subscriptions
Reviews are owned by the individual
Paid features apply only within those reviews
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Institutional subscriptions
Reviews are owned by the organization
Paid features apply across all reviews
Ownership affects collaboration permissions, access scope, and administration.
Key Differences Between Individual and Institutional Plans
While both plan types support high-quality systematic reviews, they differ in scope and scale.
| Area | Individual Plans | Institutional Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Access scope | Features apply to reviews you own | Features apply across all joined reviews |
| Collaboration | Per-seat collaboration | License-based collaboration |
| Review limits | Per user | Shared across organization |
| Best for | Individuals and small teams | Departments and organizations |
This separation helps ensure each user type receives the right level of access and support.
How to Choose the Right Plan
When selecting a plan, consider the following:
Are you working independently or as part of a team?
Do collaborators need full access or limited screening access?
How many reviews do you typically run at the same time?
Do you require advanced AI-assisted research tools?
Is the review owned by an individual or an organization?
If your work involves multiple reviewers, shared ownership, or institutional workflows, an institutional plan is usually the best long-term fit.
Where to Find Pricing and Feature Details
Rayyan’s Pricing page always reflects the most current:
Subscription options
Feature availability
Pricing details
For the latest and most accurate information, visit: Rayyan Pricing
What If You’re an Existing Rayyan User?
Existing users are not required to take immediate action.
Depending on your subscription:
You may continue using your current plan
You may see new options when managing your subscription
You can choose to switch plans if your needs change
If you have questions about your current access or eligibility, Rayyan Support can help guide you.
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