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Logically vs PaperGuide PDF Citation Generator

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.

Logically

Free plan ExtensionMacWeb+1

Choose Logically if you want a research workspace combining reference management, AI assistance, annotation, and writing tools. Its free plan has daily AI limits and 100MB of storage, while Unlimited is listed at $12 a year with yearly billing at $12 per user/month.

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PaperGuide PDF Citation Generator

Free plan ExtensionWeb

Choose PaperGuide PDF Citation Generator for free, account-free citation creation from PDFs and a browser-saved bibliography. The broader platform may suit research teams that also need literature search, reference management, or systematic reviews. Check plan limits for those workflows, and do not upload PHI without a separate written agreement and BAA.

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The facts

LogicallyPaperGuide PDF Citation Generator
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onExtension, Mac, Web, WindowsExtension, Web
Lowest paid planUnlimited: $12 per user a monthSee the plans
Plans published25
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitelogically.apppaperguide.ai
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Logically: what it does well

  • Accepts documents, URLs, and DOIs as reference inputs.
  • Imports references from Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote.
  • Offers more than 10,000 citation styles.
  • Shared libraries include invitations and collaborator permissions.
  • Free Word extension inserts citations and bibliographies.

What to know first

  • Free storage is limited to 100MB.
  • Free AI tools have daily usage limits.
  • No mobile apps are listed.

PaperGuide PDF Citation Generator: what it does well

  • Creates citations from bibliographic metadata in PDFs.
  • Supports APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, Vancouver, and Harvard.
  • Free citation generation without signup or an account.
  • Saves generated citations in a browser bibliography for copying or export.
  • Reference Manager imports from Zotero and Mendeley and accepts DOI entries.

What to know first

  • The Free plan limits AI credits, reference management, searches, extraction tables, and Search API use.
  • Paid individual plans begin at $12/user/mo billed annually.
  • Standard service is not intended for regulated health information.

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