CiteMe

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What CiteMe is

CiteMe generates citations from academic indexes and helps users review reference details. Enter a DOI, ISBN, URL, PubMed ID, or paper title to format source metadata in styles including APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, Vancouver, IEEE, and ABNT. It also offers access to more than 10,000 CSL styles on demand. Its Reference Checker compares references with returned records and flags differences in DOI, year, or title for review.

Sources can be added through bulk identifiers, PDFs, pasted bibliographies, Lattes CV publications, manual entries, or BibTeX and RIS files. CiteMe lists sources including OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, CrossRef, PubMed, Europe PMC, Google Books, BASE, HAL, and arXiv. Access options include web, Chrome and Firefox extensions, a Word add-in, Google Docs, a ChatGPT app, and an API with 40+ endpoints. The free plan includes 60+ styles and limits on projects, library saves, PDF conversions, and reference checks. Thesis Pass costs $8.99 once for 30 days of Pro. Pro's monthly price is not displayed.

Who it suits

CiteMe suits students and researchers who need to create citations from identifiers or gathered references and check reference details. Its multiple import routes and editor integrations may help people managing bibliographies across different tools.

What it does well

Accepts DOI, ISBN, URL, PubMed ID, or paper title
Offers 10,000+ CSL styles on demand
Imports PDFs, bibliographies, and BibTeX or RIS files
Reference Checker flags DOI, year, and title differences
Available through browser extensions, Word, Google Docs, and API

What to know first

Free plan limits Reference Checker to three monthly uses
Free plan allows one project
Pro monthly price is not displayed

Limits

The free plan has one project, Reference Checker use limited to 3 per month, library saves limited to 200 per month, and PDF conversions limited to 3 per month. It includes 60+ styles and BibTeX/RIS exports limited to 50 per export. The 8.99 USD one-time Thesis Pass lasts 30 days; Pro lists 20 PDFs per batch run, and its monthly price is not displayed.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	$0 forever; $0/month · 60+ styles · Reference Checker 3/month · Save to library 200/month · 1 project · PDF conversions 3/month · BibTeX/RIS export 50 per export	Free
Thesis Pass	$8.99/30 days; one-time payment · 30 days of Pro · No subscription or renewal	$8.99, paid once
Pro	Monthly price not displayed on the opened page · 20 PDFs per batch run · Unlimited citations and Reference Checker · 10,000+ styles · Unlimited bibliography reformatting · Save 500+ citations · BibTeX/RIS/DOCX/PDF export	On request

As citeme.app lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open CiteMe on the web or use its Chrome or Firefox extension.
Enter a DOI, ISBN, URL, PubMed ID, or paper title to generate a citation.
Import source material from bulk identifiers, PDFs, pasted bibliographies, Lattes CV publications, manual entries, or BibTeX/RIS files.
Choose a free plan or pay 8.99 USD once for a 30-day Thesis Pass.
Use a listed integration such as the Word add-in, Google Docs, ChatGPT app, or API if it fits your workflow.

Verdict

CiteMe combines citation creation, reference checking, and several ways to import or export bibliography data. The free plan has defined usage limits, while Pro pricing is not shown and Thesis Pass is a one-time $8.99 for 30 days.

Questions

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan is billed at $0 forever and includes 60+ styles, one project, 200 library saves per month, three PDF conversions per month, and three Reference Checker uses per month.

How much does the Thesis Pass cost?

It costs $8.99, paid once. The one-time payment gives 30 days of Pro with no subscription or renewal.

What does CiteMe accept for citation generation?

It accepts a DOI, ISBN, URL, PubMed ID, or paper title.

Which platforms and integrations are listed?

CiteMe lists web access, Chrome and Firefox extensions, a Microsoft Word add-in, Google Docs, a ChatGPT app, and an API with 40+ endpoints.

What citation styles does it support?

Listed styles include APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, Vancouver, and IEEE. The maker also lists on-demand access to 10,000+ CSL styles.

Does CiteMe export BibTeX or RIS?

Yes. The Free plan lists BibTeX/RIS export limited to 50 per export. Pro lists BibTeX, RIS, DOCX, and PDF export.

Facts from CiteMe's own pages

Citation generation: It accepts a DOI, ISBN, URL, PubMed ID, or paper title and formats source metadata in supported citation styles. · citeme.app, 28 Sept 2026
Company: CiteMe identifies Daniel Jyoji Nichiata as its founder, lists São Paulo, Brazil as its base, and gives 2023 as its establishment year. · citeme.app, 28 Sept 2026
Data sources: CiteMe says it searches sources including OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, CrossRef, PubMed, Europe PMC, Google Books, BASE, HAL, and arXiv. · citeme.app, 28 Sept 2026
Exports: Pro exports BibTeX, RIS, DOCX, or plain text, and the maker says these formats are compatible with Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote. · citeme.app, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations: The maker lists Chrome and Firefox extensions, a Microsoft Word add-in, Google Docs, a ChatGPT app, and an API with 40+ endpoints. · citeme.app, 28 Sept 2026
PDF handling: Uploaded PDFs are processed in memory and discarded unless the user opts to save a PDF to the Pro library; identifier scans can run in the browser without sending the PDF. · citeme.app, 28 Sept 2026
Privacy compliance: CiteMe's privacy policy states that it complies with Brazil's LGPD and the EU GDPR. · citeme.app, 28 Sept 2026
Purpose: CiteMe helps students and researchers generate citations from active academic indexes. · citeme.app, 28 Sept 2026
Reference checking: Reference Checker compares references with returned records and surfaces DOI, year, and title differences for review. · citeme.app, 28 Sept 2026
Research imports: Import options include bulk identifiers, PDFs, pasted bibliographies, Lattes CV publications, manual entries, and BibTeX/RIS files. · citeme.app, 28 Sept 2026
Security: The maker says traffic uses HTTPS/TLS, library files are encrypted at rest, and uploaded documents are not used to train models. · citeme.app, 28 Sept 2026
Style support: The maker lists APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, Vancouver, IEEE, ABNT, and access to 10,000+ CSL styles on demand for niche formats. · citeme.app, 28 Sept 2026
Support: The maker says it typically responds within 24 hours on business days and that Pro users receive priority support. · citeme.app, 28 Sept 2026

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