Compare software

EndNoteDocear
Paid

Paid licence, with a free trial available.

 Free

The project describes Docear as free and open source.

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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.