# JabRef, Paperpile vs Zotero Comparison | | JabRef | Paperpile | Zotero | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 12 | 26 | 99 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (75.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (39.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $2.99 per month (billed annually) | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | JabRef | Paperpile | Zotero | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.8 (11 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (81 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.8 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 8.5 (81 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 7.8 (56 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 10.0 (12 reviews) | 7.7 (76 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### JabRef #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Paperpile #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: ACADEMIC Price: $2.99 per month (billed annually) Description: All features included For academic institutions, non-profits and personal use [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/paperpile/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Zotero #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Reference Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/reference-management) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | JabRef | Paperpile | Zotero | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 8.3% | 56.0% | 39.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 16.7% | 20.0% | 26.8% | | **Enterprise** | 75.0% | 24.0% | 34.0% | ### By Industry #### JabRef - **Higher Education:** 41.7% - **Research:** 16.7% - **Internet:** 8.3% - **Education Management:** 8.3% - **Computer Software:** 8.3% - **Biotechnology:** 8.3% - **Automotive:** 8.3% #### Paperpile - **Research:** 20.0% - **Higher Education:** 20.0% - **Education Management:** 20.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.0% - **Writing and Editing:** 4.0% - **Utilities:** 4.0% - **Retail:** 4.0% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 4.0% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0% - **Other:** 8.0% #### Zotero - **Higher Education:** 38.1% - **Research:** 27.8% - **Education Management:** 8.2% - **Biotechnology:** 3.1% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.1% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.1% - **Writing and Editing:** 2.1% - **Oil & Energy:** 1.0% - **Online Media:** 1.0% - **Other:** 11.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to JabRef - [Mendeley](https://www.g2.com/products/mendeley/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (250 reviews) - [EndNote](https://www.g2.com/products/endnote/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (183 reviews) - [Citavi](https://www.g2.com/products/citavi/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (17 reviews) - [EasyBib.com](https://www.g2.com/products/easybib-com/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (152 reviews) - [ReadCube](https://www.g2.com/products/readcube/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (174 reviews) - [Sciwheel](https://www.g2.com/products/sciwheel/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (48 reviews) - [RefWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/refworks/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)](https://www.g2.com/products/cite-this-for-me-formerly-refme/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Logically](https://www.g2.com/products/afforai-logically/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (144 reviews) - [Paperguide](https://www.g2.com/products/paperguide/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (100 reviews) ### Alternatives to Paperpile - [Mendeley](https://www.g2.com/products/mendeley/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (250 reviews) - [EndNote](https://www.g2.com/products/endnote/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (183 reviews) - [ReadCube](https://www.g2.com/products/readcube/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (174 reviews) - [EasyBib.com](https://www.g2.com/products/easybib-com/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (152 reviews) - [Sciwheel](https://www.g2.com/products/sciwheel/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (48 reviews) - [Citavi](https://www.g2.com/products/citavi/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (17 reviews) - [RefWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/refworks/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Logically](https://www.g2.com/products/afforai-logically/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (144 reviews) - [Paperguide](https://www.g2.com/products/paperguide/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (100 reviews) - [Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)](https://www.g2.com/products/cite-this-for-me-formerly-refme/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) ### Alternatives to Zotero - [Mendeley](https://www.g2.com/products/mendeley/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (250 reviews) - [EndNote](https://www.g2.com/products/endnote/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (183 reviews) - [ReadCube](https://www.g2.com/products/readcube/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (174 reviews) - [EasyBib.com](https://www.g2.com/products/easybib-com/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (152 reviews) - [Sciwheel](https://www.g2.com/products/sciwheel/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (48 reviews) - [RefWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/refworks/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)](https://www.g2.com/products/cite-this-for-me-formerly-refme/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Citavi](https://www.g2.com/products/citavi/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (17 reviews) - [Biblioscape](https://www.g2.com/products/biblioscape/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (10 reviews) - [Citationsy](https://www.g2.com/products/citationsy/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (6 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### JabRef No discussions available for this product. ### Paperpile - Title: [Can you use Paperpile with word?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-use-paperpile-with-word) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes. Paperpile for Word is a plugin for adding citations as you write in Word. You can download the plugin to your desktop. Without a subscription, you can..." - Title: [Can you use Paperpile offline?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-use-paperpile-offline) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." - Title: [Does Paperpile have an app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-paperpile-have-an-app) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Paperpile has a web app and a mobile app for iOS and Android. The Word plugin is a desktop app. " - Title: [What are things you can do using Paperpile as a citation manager?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-things-you-can-do-using-paperpile-as-a-citation-manager) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "A lot! Use Paperpile to collect, store, organize, and cite references. Since Paperpile is a web-based reference management tool, you can access your..." ### Zotero - Title: [What is Zotero used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-zotero-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Systematic and collaborative bibliography management" - Title: [Which one is better Zotero or Mendeley?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-one-is-better-zotero-or-mendeley) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "That is a matter of taste. I don't particularly appreciate how Mendeley changed their interface ignoring the users' feedback. I love how Zotero introduces..." - Title: [Can you tell me, why the need to include so much information in a citation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-tell-me-why-the-need-to-include-so-much-information-in-a-citation) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "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..." - Title: [How do i reference webpages?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12678-how-do-i-reference-webpages) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You can download Zotero Connector from zotero website and you install the extension into your web browser. From the Extension you can easily download..." - Title: [How do I use Zotero software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-zotero-software) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "You need to create reference libraries that can be lateron cited in your respective documents based on the text editor you use you get corresponding add-ins..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/jabref-vs-paperpile-vs-zotero)