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Compare EndNote and Reference Manager 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
EndNote
Star Rating
(183)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about EndNoteReference Manager
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
Learn more about Reference ManagerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that EndNote excels in its integration with Microsoft Word, allowing for seamless citation and bibliography management, while Reference Manager lacks this level of integration, making the process more cumbersome.
- Reviewers mention that EndNote's ability to manage PDFs and annotate them directly within the software is a standout feature, whereas users on G2 note that Reference Manager does not offer robust PDF management capabilities.
- G2 users highlight that EndNote's customer support is generally rated higher, with a score of 7.7, compared to Reference Manager's 7.3, indicating that users find EndNote more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
- Users say that the user interface of Reference Manager is more intuitive and easier to navigate, reflected in its higher ease of use score of 8.5 compared to EndNote's 7.4, which some find less user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that EndNote's product direction score of 6.6 suggests a more positive outlook for future updates and features, while Reference Manager's score of 3.5 raises concerns about its ongoing development and support.
- Users report that EndNote's extensive library of citation styles is a significant advantage, allowing for greater flexibility in formatting, while Reference Manager's limited options can be a drawback for users needing specific styles.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
EndNote
No pricing availableReference Manager
No pricing availableFree Trial
EndNote
No trial information availableReference Manager
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
168
8.0
9
Ease of Use
7.4
169
8.5
9
Ease of Setup
7.8
10
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.7
8
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.7
111
7.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
8
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
165
3.5
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
EndNote and Reference Manager are categorized as Reference Management
Unique Categories
EndNote has no unique categories
Reference Manager has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
EndNote
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
Higher Education
45.5%
Research
23.6%
Hospital & Health Care
7.3%
Medical Practice
3.4%
Biotechnology
2.8%
Other
17.4%
Higher Education
41.7%
Research
8.3%
Public Policy
8.3%
Photography
8.3%
Pharmaceuticals
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Discussions
What format does EndNote use?
2 Comments
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Endnote typically uses .enl (EndNote Library), which stores references, citations, PDFs, and other associated information within a single file. Read more
EndNote has no more discussions with answers
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