Trip Database vs iatroX (2025): Finding Evidence vs Finding Answers
At a Glance
Who is it for?
iatroX:Clinicians needing answers.
Trip Database:Clinicians needing sources.
Why choose iatroX?
- **Synthesis**: Reads the guideline for you.
- **Mobile**: Easier to use on a phone.
- **Chat**: Interactive Q&A.
Why choose Trip Database?
- **PICO Search**: Best-in-class search structure (Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome).
- **Sources**: Aggregates guidelines from every country (not just UK).
- **Pyramid**: Sorts results by evidence quality (Systematic Review > RCT).
Feature Comparison
| Capability | iatroX | Trip Database |
|---|---|---|
| Output | - | List of Links |
| Scope | - | Global Evidence |
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Trip Database is a librarian. It helps you find the document you need from thousands of sources.
iatroX is a consultant. It has already read the document (specifically the UK guidelines) and tells you what to do.
Use-Cases
Answering a Clinical Question
When to choose iatroX
- **Winner.** Instant answer.
When to choose Trip Database
- Requires clicking through to the papers.
Evidence Based Medicine Project
When to choose iatroX
- N/A
When to choose Trip Database
- **Winner.** The best place to start a literature search.