Citation Generator AlternativesResearch Managers and other similar apps like Citation Generator

Citation Generator is described as 'Mick Schroeder’s automatic citation generator. Create a bibliography from a URL, PubMed ID, DOI, ISBN, etc… Style with AMA, APA, APA, NLM, + 9000 more' and is a research manager in the education & reference category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Citation Generator, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Citation Generator alternative is Zotero, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Citation Generator are Mendeley, Paperpile, EndNote and MyBib.

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Mick Schroeder’s automatic citation generator. Create a bibliography from a URL, PubMed ID, DOI, ISBN, etc… Style with AMA, APA, APA, NLM, + 9000 more.

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Citation Generator alternatives page was last updated Aug 24, 2022
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  1. Zotero icon

    Zotero

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    Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, share research and cite your research sources directly in your favourite word processor, with 300 MB free online storage.

    71 Zotero alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Microsoft Word
    • Google Docs
    • LibreOffice
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Zotero screenshot 1

    Top Zotero Features

    1.  Browser integration
    2. LibreOffice icon  LibreOffice Integration
    3. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Microsoft Office integration
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  PDF annotation
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  File Tagging
    12.  Built-in viewer

    Zotero VS Citation Generator

     

    • Zotero is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone & Linux alternative to Citation Generator.

    • Zotero is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Citation Generator.

    • Zotero is Freemium and Open SourceCitation Generator is Free and Open Source
  2. Mendeley icon

    Mendeley

     290 likes
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    Mendeley helps manage and share academic knowledge: Mendeley Desktop is free academic software (Windows, Mac, Linux) for organizing and sharing research papers and generating bibliographies with 1GB of free online storage to automatically back up and synchronize your library...

    77 Mendeley alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Generate Bibliographies in Word and OpenOffice

    Mendeley Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  PDF support
    4. Microsoft Word icon  Microsoft Word integration
    5.  References
    6.  Bibliography generator
    7. LibreOffice icon  LibreOffice Integration
    8.  Browser integration

    Mendeley VS Citation Generator

     

    • Mendeley is the most popular Web-based alternative to Citation Generator.

    • Mendeley is Freemium and ProprietaryCitation Generator is Free and Open Source
  4. Paperpile icon

    Paperpile

     57 likes
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    Organize your research papers in a Gmail-like web app, sync your PDFs to Google Drive and cite your references in Google Docs.

    42 Paperpile alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Office Word
    • Google Drive
    • Google Drive - Docs
    • Google Scholar
    Paperpile screenshot 1

    Paperpile Features

    1.  Sync with Google Drive

    Paperpile VS Citation Generator

     

    • Paperpile is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Citation Generator.

    • Paperpile is the most popular commercial alternative to Citation Generator.

    • Paperpile is Paid and ProprietaryCitation Generator is Free and Open Source
  5. EndNote icon

    EndNote

     44 likes
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    A reference management software, used for searching online publication databases, & managing publications / bibliographies, with the ability to insert the references into a word processor.

    44 EndNote alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    EndNote Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    4. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office

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  6. MyBib icon

    MyBib

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    A new FREE citation generator. Automatically create bibliographies, references, and citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and over 8000 more styles with a totally free and no-ads citation generator.

    15 MyBib alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    MyBib screenshot 1

    MyBib Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Citations
    4.  Export citation
    5.  Citation detection
    6.  Importing from webpages
    7.  Data export/import
    8.  Bibliography generator

    MyBib VS Citation Generator

     
  7. Cite This For Me icon

    Cite This For Me

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    Automatically create website citations in the APA, MLA, Chicago, or Harvard referencing styles at the click of a button.

    17 Cite This For Me alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    Cite This For Me screenshot 1

    Cite This For Me Features

    1.  Bibliography generator

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  9. EasyBib icon

    EasyBib

     16 likes
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    Automatic works cited and bibliography formatting for MLA, APA and Chicago/Turabian citation styles. Now supports 7th edition of MLA.

    59 EasyBib alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Drive - Docs
    Homepage

    EasyBib Features

    1.  Bibliography generator
    2.  Citations
    3.  Browser integration
    4.  References

    EasyBib VS Citation Generator

     
  10. BibMe icon

    BibMe

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    BibMe is a free automatic citation creator that supports MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian formatting. BibMe leverages external databases to quickly fill citation information for you. BibMe will then format the citation information and compile a bibliography according to the...

    34 BibMe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    BibMe Features

    1.  Export citation
    2.  Citations
    3.  Bibliography generator

    BibMe VS Citation Generator

     
  11. BibGuru icon

    BibGuru

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    BibGuru is a bibliography and citation generator. With BibGuru, you can collect all the sources for your paper in one place and create accurate bibliographies and citations in APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, and thousands of different journal-specific citation styles.

    20 BibGuru alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    BibGuru Features

    1.  Bibliography generator
    2.  Citations
    3.  Export citation

    BibGuru VS Citation Generator

     
  12. Bibliography.com icon

    Bibliography.com

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    Bibliography.com is a free, easy-to-use multi-platform bibliography and citation generator that automatically generates accurate citations for students and teachers. It’s the world’s fastest and most accurate citation generator and management tool.

    19 Bibliography.com alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Bibliography.com screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Citations
    2.  Importing from webpages
    3.  Knowledge Management
    4.  Cross-references
    5.  Bibliography generator
    6.  Export citation

    Bibliography.com VS Citation Generator

     

    • Bibliography.com is the most popular SaaS alternative to Citation Generator.

    • Bibliography.com is Freemium and ProprietaryCitation Generator is Free and Open Source
  13. NoodleTools Express icon

    NoodleTools Express

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    Just need one quick source citation? Create a single MLA, APA, or Chicago-style reference and copy and paste it into your document. No login required.

    12 NoodleTools Express alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    NoodleTools Express screenshot 1

    NoodleTools Express Features

    1.  Citations

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  14. CiteChimp icon

    CiteChimp

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    CiteChimp is the best way to create perfect citations for your research papers. We have all of the major citation styles, and our generator makes it easy to get the correct format every time. Plus, our color-coded examples make it easy to see how your citations should look.

    14 CiteChimp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    CiteChimp screenshot 1

    CiteChimp VS Citation Generator

     
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