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DocearEndNote
Free

The project describes Docear as free and open source.

 Paid

Paid licence, with a free trial available.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Web
  • Organizes papers and annotations into research categories
  • Combines PDF, reference, and mind-mapping tools
  • Formats citations and bibliographies automatically
  • Widely used in academic institutions
  • Some online services, including recommendations and backup, are down
  • Paid software with no free tier
  • AI features depend on an online service
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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