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JabRefKBibTeX
Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL license.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension Linux
  • Stores libraries in plain text BibTeX/BibLaTeX files
  • Fits naturally into LaTeX writing
  • Imports and exports multiple bibliography formats
  • Searches scholarly databases from the application
  • Centred on BibTeX, which is less familiar outside LaTeX users
  • Maintained by volunteers in their spare time
  • Primarily focused on BibTeX and LaTeX workflows
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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