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EndNotePaperpile
Paid

Paid licence, with a free trial available.

 Paid

Paid subscription with a 30-day free trial.

Windows, macOS, Web Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
  • Formats citations and bibliographies automatically
  • Widely used in academic institutions
  • Built-in PDF viewer with annotation tools
  • Citation plugins for Google Docs and Word
  • Paid software with no free tier
  • AI features depend on an online service
  • Requires a Google account
  • Sign-up only on Chrome for now, Safari and Firefox in beta
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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