Citation management tools make it easier for you to add citations and bibliographies to your documents. They are also a great way to keep your references organized. With a citation management tool you can:
Which tool is right for you?
Compare popular citation management tools:
Zotero |
EndNote Basic |
Mendeley |
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What is available for free? What is paid? |
To use cloud storage (not required), storage prices are here. |
Free |
Free version available. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for 5GB. |
Storage | Unlimited when saved on computer | 50,000 records + 2GB of attachments | 2 GB with free account |
Desktop version compatibility | Windows, Mac, Linux | Not applicable (web-based) | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Word processor compatibility | Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, OpenOffice |
Browser plug-ins for adding references | Chrome, Firefox | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer | Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer |