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Docear vs JabRef: catalog facts
Docear	JabRef
Free The project describes Docear as free and open source.	Free Free and open source, funded by donations.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
Organizes papers and annotations into research categories Combines PDF, reference, and mind-mapping tools	Stores libraries in plain text BibTeX/BibLaTeX files Fits naturally into LaTeX writing
Some online services, including recommendations and backup, are down	Centred on BibTeX, which is less familiar outside LaTeX users Maintained by volunteers in their spare time
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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