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Grafiati vs MyBib
Both stand on citation generators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Grafiati if you need browser-based bibliography work across many source types and citation styles. Its free tier covers a small, short-lived bibliography, while paid plans add unlimited references or bibliographies and broader functions. Check every automatically formatted reference when contributor roles or other details matter.
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MyBib covers citation creation, organization, and multiple export options, with a no-account free plan and paid cross-device storage. Consider where your work is stored and the privacy policy's stated limits before deciding where to keep sensitive material.
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| Grafiati | MyBib | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Cosmic Bibliography: $2 a month | MyBib Plus: $24 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | grafiati.com | mybib.com |
| On citation generators | #31 of 57 | #27 of 57 |
Grafiati: what it does well
- Supports APA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, ISO 690, MLA, and Vancouver
- Handles books, articles, websites, theses, legal sources, software, and videos
- Imports BibTeX, RIS, and EndNote files
- Exports to MS Word, BibTeX, and BibLaTeX
- Offers free basic access without requiring registration
What to know first
- Free Basic plan allows one bibliography
- Free Basic plan limits each bibliography to 20 references
- Free Basic access lasts seven days
- Automated formatting can miss small contributor details
MyBib: what it does well
- Supports over 9,000 citation styles, according to the maker.
- Free plan has no project or citation limit.
- Can export BibTeX and JSON.
- Free browser extensions are available for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
What to know first
- Free-plan work is stored on the user's device by default.
- Cross-device access requires MyBib Plus.
- Plus costs $2 per month, paid annually at $24 per year.
- The privacy policy does not guarantee absolute data security.
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