Bookends vs refbase
| Bookends | refbase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $1.25/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | extension, iOS, macOS | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| PDF annotation | Yes | — |
| Citation plugins | — | Yes |
| Supported platforms | — | web |
| Team collaboration | — | advanced |
Both are listed in Best Reference Management Software. On Freedom251, refbase scores higher on our published basis.