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Two barsScore 6.4

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

ZoteroBib is ranked #21 of 29 in citation generator tools on Freedom251. It runs on Web. There is a free plan.

ZoteroBib plans and pricing

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Free Free Completely free · ad-free zbib.org · 9 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Identifier lookup: Yes
URL import: Yes
BibTeX export: Yes

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The record

Purpose: ZoteroBib is a free service for building a bibliography from a computer or device without an account or software installation.
Best fit: The FAQ describes ZoteroBib as a quick option for creating a one-off bibliography for a paper.
Citation styles: It supports over 10,000 CSL styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago/Turabian.
Add sources: Users can add sources by URL, ISBN, DOI, PubMed ID, arXiv ID, title search, or manual entry.
Citation output: Users can copy formatted bibliographies to the clipboard, download an RTF file, or copy HTML for a webpage.
Exports: Bibliographies can be exported as RIS or BibTeX files for import into reference managers.
Storage: By default, a bibliography is stored in the browser's local storage; users can upload a version to zbib.org and retrieve or share it by link.
Shared version retention: Uploaded bibliography versions are stored for at least six months from when they were created or last viewed.
Privacy: A bibliography remains on the user's computer by default; linked versions are accessible to people with the link, and the service logs IP address, browser version, and search terms for a short period.
Integrations: The FAQ explains that users can save a bibliography to Zotero with the Zotero Connector and add a ZoteroBib import button to a site using an /import?q=[url] link.
Limit: Some sites restrict ZoteroBib or prevent URL-based retrieval, and the FAQ recommends trying an identifier or manual entry in those cases.
Support: The FAQ directs users who need help to the Zotero Forums and says they need a Zotero account to post.
Founded: 2018
Price from: Free

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Sources

zbib.org/faq· checked 9 Oct 2026
zbib.org· checked 28 Sept 2026