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Avidemux vs refbase
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
refbase provides reference management, search, import/export, and collaboration in a free self-hosted package. Check the server requirements and installation constraints before choosing it.
Visit refbaseThe facts
| Avidemux | refbase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | wiki.refbase.net |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #3 on reference management software |
Avidemux: what it does well
refbase: what it does well
- Multi-user interface for bibliographic references
- Supports MODS XML, RIS, BibTeX, and EndNote
- Offers SQL search and search within results
- Includes an open API and command-line client
What to know first
- Requires a web server, PHP, and MySQL
- Web installer requires full MySQL database access
- Some shared hosts may require manual installation
- Latest listed version is dated 2014-02-28