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CitationsEndNote
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.

 Paid

Paid licence, with a free trial available.

Linux Windows, macOS, Web
  • Works directly with plain BibTeX files
  • Native GNOME interface
  • Formats citations and bibliographies automatically
  • Widely used in academic institutions
  • Linux only
  • Limited to the BibTeX format
  • Paid software with no free tier
  • AI features depend on an online service
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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