Top 10 Reference Manager Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to Reference Manager Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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Mendeley
By Mendeley
4.3/5
(247)
Product Description
Mendeley is a desktop and web program for managing and sharing research papers, discovering research data and collaborating online.
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Reviewers say compared to Reference Manager, Mendeley is:
Better at meeting requirements
Better at support
More usable
Categories in common with Reference Manager:
Reference Management

EndNote
By Clarivate
4.1/5
(183)
Product Description
Find, use and share research with EndNote. It's for more than bibliographies. Sync your EndNote library across your desktop, iPad and online. Work on your research from anywhere.
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Reviewers say compared to Reference Manager, EndNote is:
More expensive
Better at meeting requirements
Better at support
Categories in common with Reference Manager:
Reference Management

Zotero
By Digital Scholar
4.4/5
(98)
Product Description
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources.
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Reviewers say compared to Reference Manager, Zotero is:
Better at meeting requirements
Better at support
More usable
Categories in common with Reference Manager:
Reference Management
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ReadCube
By ReadCube
4.4/5
(172)
Product Description
ReadCube and Papers by ReadCube help you collect and curate the research materials that you need. Our award winning literature management platform is more than just a reference manager; it will significantly improve the way you find, organize, read, cite and share scholarly research.
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Reviewers say compared to Reference Manager, ReadCube is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Reference Manager:
Reference Management

RefWorks
By ProQuest
3.9/5
(29)
Product Description
RefWorks is an online research management, writing and collaboration tool that is designed to help researchers easily gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies.
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Reviewers say compared to Reference Manager, RefWorks is:
Better at support
Categories in common with Reference Manager:
Reference Management

Logically
By Logically
4.6/5
(141)
Product Description
Logically.app (formerly Afforai) is an award winning, all-in-one workspace for collaborative researching and writing. Many institutions worldwide have partnered with Logically to provide their students and researchers with an easy-to-use platform to manage references, conduct literature reviews, annotate files, take notes, and write papers. Logically is used globally by over 100,000 students, faculty, and researchers, including many at leading universities.
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Reviewers say compared to Reference Manager, Logically is:
More expensive
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Reference Manager:
Reference Management

Citavi
By Lumivero
4.9/5
(17)
Product Description
Citavi is a user-friendly reference management and knowledge organization program for researchers and students.
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Reviewers say compared to Reference Manager, Citavi is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Reference Manager:
Reference Management

Sciwheel
By Sciwheel
4.7/5
(48)
Product Description
A software built to discover, read, annotate, write and share scientific research.
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Reviewers say compared to Reference Manager, Sciwheel is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
More usable
Categories in common with Reference Manager:
Reference Management

Paperguide
By Paperguide
4.6/5
(99)
Product Description
Paperguide, the platform that combines reading, writing, and research management into one seamless experience. Navigate academic libraries with AI-powered search, generate summaries quickly, and write compelling papers with integrated citation tools. Enjoy a secure, user-friendly interface that simplifies your research workflow and boosts productivity. Features: 1. AI-Powered Search: Navigate academic content with tailored searches for quick and relevant results. 2. Quick Insights and Summaries: Generate summaries and extract key insights in seconds, saving valuable time. 3. Integrated Citation Tools: Simplify referencing and bibliography management for streamlined writing. 4. Real-Time Collaboration: Collaborate efficiently with peers and colleagues in real-time. 5. Organized Workflow: Manage your entire research process in one intuitive and secure interface.
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Reviewers say compared to Reference Manager, Paperguide is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
More usable
Categories in common with Reference Manager:
Reference Management

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