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Compare Citavi and Reference Manager 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$379 per user
No pricing available
Citavi
Star Rating
(17)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$379 per user
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Star Rating
(12)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Citavi excels in its quality of support, boasting a score of 9.3, while Reference Manager falls short with a score of 7.3. Reviewers mention that Citavi's support team is responsive and helpful, making it easier for users to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers say that Citavi has a higher overall star rating of 4.9 compared to Reference Manager's 3.7, indicating a stronger overall user satisfaction. Users on G2 highlight Citavi's intuitive interface and robust features as key reasons for their positive experiences.
- G2 users mention that Citavi's product direction is rated at 8.5, suggesting a positive outlook for future updates and features, while Reference Manager's score of 3.5 indicates concerns about its development and innovation. Users express a desire for more frequent updates and enhancements in Reference Manager.
- Users say that Citavi is particularly strong in meeting requirements with a score of 8.5, while Reference Manager scores slightly lower at 8.0. Reviewers mention that Citavi's comprehensive reference management features, such as its ability to manage tasks and organize research materials, are highly valued.
- Reviewers mention that Citavi is favored by small businesses, with 47.1% of reviews coming from this segment, while Reference Manager is more popular among enterprises, with 58.3% of reviews. Users report that Citavi's features are tailored to the needs of smaller teams, making it a better fit for them.
- Users on G2 report that Citavi's ease of use is rated at 8.4, which is slightly lower than Reference Manager's score of 8.5. However, reviewers mention that Citavi's learning curve is mitigated by its extensive documentation and tutorials, making it accessible for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Citavi
Citavi for Windows - Business
$379
per user
Citavi for Windows is suited to small teams that have access to a network share.
Reference Manager
No pricing availableFree Trial
Citavi
Free Trial is available
Reference Manager
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
17
8.0
9
Ease of Use
8.4
17
8.5
9
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.3
15
7.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
16
3.5
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Citavi and Reference Manager are categorized as Reference Management
Unique Categories
Citavi has no unique categories
Reference Manager has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Citavi
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Reference Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Research
17.6%
Higher Education
17.6%
Education Management
11.8%
Staffing and Recruiting
5.9%
Machinery
5.9%
Other
41.2%
Higher Education
41.7%
Research
8.3%
Public Policy
8.3%
Photography
8.3%
Pharmaceuticals
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Discussions
Is it possible to work together in a team?
1 Comment
Official 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
Official 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
Official 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
Reference Manager has no discussions with answers
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