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  • comparison of citation managers
  • December 7, 2014 at 5:03 pm #24396

    Maya Lawrence
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    Zotero
    Web based?
    Yes, works with Firefox browser and can sync with online account; connectors for Chrome and Safari available.

    Must be online? No
    Cost?
    Free for basic account, some cost for more online storage space

    Word-processor compatibility
    MS Word, Open Office, Google Docs

    Import from databases? Yes

    Import citation info from web pages?
    Yes, also archives the page and you can add annotations

    Storage capacity?
    Unlimited local storage and data syncing; 100MB free Zotero file syncing (larger syncing plans available for purchase); or can use WebDav

    Attach associated files (PDFs, etc.)
    Yes, with option to attach automatically

    Search full text of PDFs
    Yes

    Create group or shared libraries
    Yes

    Create bibliography with different styles
    Yes

    Automatic citation extraction from PDFs
    Yes

    Other features
    Sync library with multiple computers
    Use tags to organize/search

    Mendeley
    web based?
    Not primarily, but can sync with an online account which is editable

    Must be online? NO
    Cost?
    Free for basic account, some cost for more online storage space

    Word-processor compatibility?
    MS Word, Open Office, LaTex

    Import from databases? Yes

    Import citation info from web pages?
    Yes, with a bookmark for a limited number of sites (mostly publishers or databases)

    Storage capacity?
    Unlimited local storage and data syncing; 1GB personal and 100MB shared online space(larger online storage plans available for purchase)

    Attach associated files (PDFs, etc.)
    Yes, and can highlight and annotate PDFs

    Search full text of PDFs? Yes

    Create group or shared libraries?
    Yes, free for up to 3 group members (larger group plans available for purchase)

    Create bibliography with different styles? Yes
    Automatic citation extraction from PDFs? Yes

    Other features?
    Sync library with multiple computers
    Sync with Zotero library

    End Note
    Web based? Yes with end note basic account

    Must be online? No
    Cost?
    $$, Student discount through computer store

    Word-processor compatibility
    MS Office, Open Office, iWork Pages

    Import from databases?
    Direct export from specific databases

    Import citation info from web pages?
    Yes, with Web Capture tool and EndNote basic account

    Storage capacity? Unlimited local storage

    Attach associated files (PDFs, etc.)
    Yes, and can highlight and annotate PDFs

    Search full text of PDF’s? Yes

    Create group or shared libraries?
    Yes, with EndNote basic account

    Create bibliography with different styles? Yes
    Automatic citation extraction from PDFs? Yes
    Other features?
    Insert figures and charts using word processor integration

    Easy bib
    You can choose your source at the easybib home page. Click on the tab to pick the type of source you’re citing. Type in the URL or title of your source.
    Fill out the form. If you have autocited your source, many of the form fields will automatically be filled in.
    Export your bibliography (to word) or keep going.
    Easybib alphabetizes your citations.
    Offer over 55 different citation options.

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