EndNote is a bibliography maker, online search tool, and organizer for references and full-text documents, with a collaborative web tool. It includes more than 7,000 citation styles and over 4,000 connection files for finding and importing references from databases and library catalogs. Cite While You Write supports Microsoft Word, Word Online, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and Apache OpenOffice Writer; Apple Pages is listed as a macOS partner integration. EndNote 2025 adds a Research Assistant that can answer questions about a document, summarize research, and translate PDFs or selected text, alongside Find a Journal and Web of Science related records. Desktop libraries can sync with EndNote Web, and a purchase includes three years of web access. Libraries or selected references can be shared with up to 1,000 people, with access and editing permissions. A single-user license is for one person and can be installed on up to three computers. The 30-day trial includes paid-version features. Listed one-time prices are 94.00 USD for an Upgrade License, 113.00 USD for a Student License, and 206.00 USD for a Full License.
Who it is for
EndNote suits students, researchers, and writers who need to organize references and cite sources across supported writing applications. Its sharing and web tools may also suit people collaborating on research libraries.
What is good
- Offers more than 7,000 citation styles.
- Includes over 4,000 database and library connection files.
- Supports several major word processors.
- Trial includes all paid-version features.
- Libraries can be shared with up to 1,000 people.
What to know first
- Single-user license covers one person.
- Simultaneous access to a network library is read-only.
- Student License requires eligibility verification.
- Listed licenses require one-time purchases.
Verdict
EndNote combines reference organization, citation tools, and research discovery with a broad set of writing integrations. Check the license type and the read-only limit for simultaneous network-library access against your collaboration needs.
EndNote plans and pricing
All plansCompared on reference management software
- Free plan
- Yes
- PDF annotation
- Yes
- Browser extension
- Yes
- Citation styles
- 7,500 styles
- Word processor support
- both
- Mobile apps
- ios
- Import formats
- PDF, RIS, EndNote, Refer/BibIX, tab-delimited, XML, ISI-CE
- Team collaboration
- Yes
