Side by side
Bibcitation vs CitApp
Both stand on citation generator tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionWeb
Bibcitation brings citation generation, bibliography formatting, and export options together in a free web and extension service. Its book-only organizational button and disclosed browser data handling are worth considering before use.
Visit Bibcitation
Free plan ExtensionWeb
CitApp combines citation formatting, source collection, and project sharing for students. The free plan has weekly usage limits, while Pro is 99 SEK, paid once.
Visit CitAppThe facts
| Bibcitation | CitApp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Web | Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: 99 SEK, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bibcitation.com | citapp.org |
| On citation generator tools | #2 of 29 | #6 of 29 |
Bibcitation: what it does well
- Free plan listed as free
- Automatic citations for books, articles, and websites
- Supports more than 9,000 citation formats
- Exports work to Google Docs and Word
- Available on web and as an extension
What to know first
- Organization citation button supports books only
- Collected information is stored and processed in the United States
- Privacy policy was last updated September 24, 2020
CitApp: what it does well
- Generates citations from links or DOIs.
- Supports custom styles and 130+ CSL styles.
- Free plan imports Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote libraries.
- Chrome extension saves pages and login-protected PDFs.
- Projects allow signed-in collaborators to add sources.
What to know first
- Free plan limits weekly captures and citation insertions.
- Free plan limits Academic Shield checks each week.
- Some school Google accounts may require administrator approval.
Alternatives to Bibcitation Alternatives to CitApp The whole list