Trip Database vs iatroX (2025): Finding Evidence vs Finding Answers

Last reviewed: 2025-12-19 · Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler, MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP

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

CapabilityiatroXTrip 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.