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KBibTeXJabRef
Free

Free and open source under the GPL license.

 Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
  • Imports and exports multiple bibliography formats
  • Searches scholarly databases from the application
  • Stores libraries in plain text BibTeX/BibLaTeX files
  • Fits naturally into LaTeX writing
  • Primarily focused on BibTeX and LaTeX workflows
  • 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: GPL-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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