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Two barsScore 5.2

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

KnightCite is ranked #25 of 29 in citation generator tools on Freedom251. It runs on Web. There is a free plan.

KnightCite plans and pricing

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KnightCite Free Free of charge Free citation generation for all users · Free registration adds citation saving and bibliography export calvin.edu · 7 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Identifier lookup: No
Browser extension: No
Word add-in: No
BibTeX export: No

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The record

Purpose: KnightCite is an online citation generator that formats source information into bibliographies in academic styles.
Citation styles: KnightCite supports MLA, APA, and Chicago styles.
Source formats: Users can cite print and electronic sources, including books, anthologies, periodicals, and websites; multimedia and communication resources are also supported in MLA.
Saved bibliographies: Registered users can save citations, organize them into multiple papers, alphabetize or edit them, and export citations or a paper to Word or RTF.
No account required: Anyone can use KnightCite without registering, and registration is free.
Intended users: KnightCite is available to people inside and outside the Calvin community, with features focused on undergraduate college student needs.
Full text links: A citation can link to its full-text article if the user's institution supports that feature.
Citation limits: KnightCite does not currently generate footnotes or in-text citations.
Formatting caveat: The FAQ says APA title capitalization is left as entered because the program cannot consistently distinguish proper nouns from common nouns.
Support: The FAQ says the team will try to respond to email within 1–3 days, though replies may take longer during busy times of the academic year.
Advertising: The current service page says KnightCite is supported by online advertisements.
Maintained by: KnightCite has been maintained by Hekman Library since 2008.
History: The about page says KnightCite launched in August 2004 and was created by Calvin student Justin Searls.
Founded: 2004
Price from: Free

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calvin.edu/library/knightcite/index.php· checked 7 Oct 2026
calvin.edu/library/knightcite/· checked 7 Oct 2026
calvin.edu/library/knightcite/index.php· checked 7 Oct 2026