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# SciRef Reviews
**Vendor:** Scientific Programs  
**Category:** [Reference Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/reference-management)  
**Average Rating:** 2.0/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 1
## About SciRef
By using SciRef you can automatically download pdf-files from the supported services, link local files to citation record in SciRef, export pdf files from local storage to external drives or folders, automatically import RIS files with related pdfs, view pdf directly in SciRef window.




## SciRef Reviews
  ### 1. SciRef for a PhD Student

**Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Hospital & Health Care | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** March 09, 2017

**What do you like best about SciRef?**

It is user friendly and I like the interface they use. It is pretty much similar to other reference managers. I also like that you can see the PDFs right on their window, and that they let you get organized by groups. It takes a while to add everything though.

**What do you dislike about SciRef?**

They do not have many templates for citation styles as Mendeley or EndNote, but you can add your own. I actually prefer Mendeley since its free and it has a good web version. It took me a while to export all my references to SciRef, and although I have SciRef, I still use Mendeley preferably. 

**What problems is SciRef solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is good for organizing your literature and it is a must if your writing papers or anything that needs a bibliography.


## SciRef Discussions
  - [What is SciRef used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sciref-used-for)

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