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Compare Citavi and Zotero 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (39.6% 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
(98)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.6% 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 project management features, allowing for seamless collaboration among team members, while Zotero is often praised for its simplicity and ease of use in managing references.
- Reviewers mention that Citavi's advanced citation styles and formatting options are a standout feature, making it ideal for academic writing, whereas Zotero is favored for its browser integration and ease of capturing web content.
- G2 users highlight that Citavi's quality of support is rated highly, with many users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while Zotero users report mixed experiences with support, noting that it can be slower to respond.
- Users on G2 indicate that Citavi's learning curve can be steeper due to its extensive features, but once mastered, it offers powerful tools for research management, while Zotero is often described as user-friendly, making it accessible for beginners.
- Reviewers say that Citavi's product direction is viewed positively, with regular updates and feature enhancements, while Zotero users mention that while it has a solid foundation, it could benefit from more frequent updates and new features.
- Users report that Citavi's pricing is higher, which may be a barrier for some small businesses, while Zotero is free to use, making it a more attractive option for budget-conscious 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.
Zotero
No pricing availableFree Trial
Citavi
Free Trial is available
Zotero
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
17
9.0
80
Ease of Use
8.4
17
8.5
80
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.4
8
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.3
15
7.8
55
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
16
7.7
75
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Citavi and Zotero are categorized as Reference Management
Unique Categories
Citavi has no unique categories
Zotero has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Citavi
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zotero
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
37.5%
Research
28.1%
Education Management
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.1%
Biotechnology
3.1%
Other
19.8%
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
How do i reference webpages?
2 Comments
SO
It isn't available immediately, but if you select a different option--book for example--, you are able to change it after the fact to be a web page.Read more
Can you tell me, why the need to include so much information in a citation?
2 Comments
MF
the field is there just in case we (author, the one who cite) have the info. Not all field are compulsory..
My way.. I'd normally find the items isbn or...Read more
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