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Citationsy vs Paperpile
Both stand on citation management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Citationsy offers multiple ways to capture source details and organise citations across projects. Check its subscription requirement and device requirements before deciding whether it fits your workflow.
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Paperpile covers reference organization, PDF work, discovery, citations, and collaboration across web and mobile apps. Annual billing and browser availability should be considered when selecting it.
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| Citationsy | Paperpile | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Regular: $4.15 a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | citationsy.com | paperpile.com |
| On citation management software | #23 of 23 | #19 of 23 |
Citationsy: what it does well
- Supports APA, Harvard, Chicago, MLA, and many more
- Book searches cover databases in 10 languages
- Mobile apps can create citations by barcode scan
- Projects support collaborators and exports in over 10,000 styles
What to know first
- No free plan
- Subscription is monthly or annual
- Mac app requires macOS 11.0 or later and Apple M1 or later
Paperpile: what it does well
- Unlimited storage for research PDFs
- More than 10,000 citation styles
- Google Docs and Microsoft Word plugins
- Shared libraries and collaborative annotations
- Android and iOS library synchronization
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Plans are billed annually
- Safari and Firefox access is in beta
- Enterprise pricing requires a custom quote
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