Compare Citavi and JabRef
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side-by-side comparison of Citavi vs. JabRef
based on preference data from user reviews. Citavi rates 4.8/5 stars with 16 reviews. By contrast, JabRef rates 4.7/5 stars with 12 reviews. Each product's score is calculated with real-time data from verified user reviews, to help you make the best choice between these two options, and decide which one is best for your business needs.
Citavi vs JabRef
- Reviewers felt that JabRef meets the needs of their business better than Citavi.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Citavi is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Citavi over JabRef.
Categories
Shared Categories
Citavi and JabRef are categorized as Reference Management
Unique Categories
Citavi has no unique categories
JabRef has no unique categories
Pricing
Citavi for DBServer - Business
$449per user
Citavi for Windows - Business
$379per user
Citavi for DBServer - Academic
$289per user
Citavi for Windows - Academic
$249per user
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
Citavi
Responses: 16
JabRef
Responses: 11
Ease of Use
Citavi
Responses: 16
JabRef
Responses: 11
Ease of Setup
Citavi
Not enough data availableJabRef
Not enough data availableEase of Admin
Citavi
Not enough data availableJabRef
Not enough data availableQuality of Support
Citavi
Responses: 14
JabRef
Responses: 6
Ease of Doing Business With
Citavi
Not enough data availableJabRef
Not enough data availableProduct Direction (% positive)
Citavi
Responses: 15
JabRef
Responses: 11
Reviewers' Company Size
Reviewers of Citavi were most often representing companies in the Small-Business segment, while reviewers for JabRef were more commonly in the Enterprise segment.
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Citavi
JabRef
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Citavi
JabRef
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Citavi
JabRef
Reviewers' Industry
Research
18.8%
Higher Education
18.8%
Education Management
12.5%
Staffing and Recruiting
6.3%
Machinery
6.3%
Other
37.5%
Higher Education
41.7%
Research
16.7%
Internet
8.3%
Education Management
8.3%
Computer Software
8.3%
Other
16.7%
Reviews
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Haytham E.
User in Machinery
as i have mentiond bevor in my Review it a great time saver easy to use and very acurate what i like the mos about ist is the add on Feature in word it makes my life alot easier
User in Higher Education
I have used this tool throughout my masters thesis writing and it helped me organize and upload my reference list.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Grinal C.
User in Biotechnology
Its a great tool and I have no issues except that the search function could be a bit more user friendly.
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Discussions
Is it possible to work together in a team?
1 comment
Offical Response from Citavi
We recommend Citavi for Windows for individual users and small groups. Project files and attachments are saved on a local network drive. This version is...Read more
What license types are available?
1 comment
Offical Response from Citavi
Personal license keys are available for Citavi for Windows. The license key is entered in the local Citavi installation.
Per-seat and concurrent licenses...Read more
Where does Citavi save our information?
1 comment
Offical Response from Citavi
Project information is either saved in a Microsoft SQL database (Citavi for DBServer) or in a local project file (Citavi for Windows). No project information...Read more
JabRef has no discussions with answers
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