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BibMe 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 Web
BibMe combines broad citation support with source importing, export options, writing assistance, and plagiarism reports. The free tier is restricted, while BibMe Plus adds Expert Checks for $9.95 a month after a three-day trial.
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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.
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| BibMe | CitApp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | BibMe Plus: $9.95 a month | Pro: 99 SEK, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bibme.org | citapp.org |
| On citation generator tools | #10 of 29 | #6 of 29 |
BibMe: what it does well
- 7,000 citation styles
- Identifier lookup and URL import
- Exports to Google Drive or Microsoft Word
- Grammar, clarity, and paraphrasing tools
- Plagiarism similarity reports
What to know first
- Free account is APA-only
- Saved citations last seven days on free account
- Expert Checks limit each submission to 10,000 words
- Uploaded papers enter BibMe’s plagiarism database
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.