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JabRef vs EndNote: catalog facts
JabRef	EndNote
Free Free and open source, funded by donations.	Paid Paid licence, with a free trial available.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Web
Stores libraries in plain text BibTeX/BibLaTeX files Fits naturally into LaTeX writing	Formats citations and bibliographies automatically Widely used in academic institutions
Centred on BibTeX, which is less familiar outside LaTeX users Maintained by volunteers in their spare time	Paid software with no free tier AI features depend on an online service
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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