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Compare EndNote and Zotero 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (39.6% 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
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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 EndNote's integration with Microsoft Word is seamless, allowing for easy citation management, while Zotero users mention that its browser extension makes capturing references from web pages straightforward and efficient.
- Reviewers mention that EndNote's advanced features, such as the ability to create custom citation styles, are beneficial for researchers with specific formatting needs, whereas users on G2 highlight Zotero's user-friendly interface as a significant advantage for those new to reference management.
- G2 users indicate that EndNote's customer support is reliable but can be slow to respond, while reviewers mention that Zotero's community support through forums is active and helpful, providing quick solutions to common issues.
- Users say that EndNote's extensive library of reference types and the ability to manage large databases is a strong point for academic professionals, while reviewers report that Zotero's automatic syncing across devices is a major convenience for users who work on multiple platforms.
- Reviewers mention that EndNote's learning curve can be steep, making it less accessible for casual users, while users on G2 appreciate Zotero's straightforward setup process, which allows for quick onboarding.
- Users report that EndNote's pricing can be a barrier for some, especially for small businesses, while reviewers mention that Zotero's free version offers robust features that cater well to budget-conscious users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
EndNote
No pricing availableZotero
No pricing availableFree Trial
EndNote
No trial information availableZotero
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
168
9.0
80
Ease of Use
7.4
169
8.5
80
Ease of Setup
7.8
10
9.4
8
Ease of Admin
7.7
8
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.7
111
7.8
55
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
8
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
165
7.7
75
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
EndNote and Zotero are categorized as Reference Management
Unique Categories
EndNote has no unique categories
Zotero has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
EndNote
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
Higher Education
45.5%
Research
23.6%
Hospital & Health Care
7.3%
Medical Practice
3.4%
Biotechnology
2.8%
Other
17.4%
Higher Education
37.5%
Research
28.1%
Education Management
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.1%
Biotechnology
3.1%
Other
19.8%
Discussions
What format does EndNote use?
2 Comments
NS
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
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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