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PaperlibJabRef
Free

Free and open source, supported by donations.

 Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
  • Accurate metadata scraping, including conference papers
  • Tags, flags, folders and Markdown notes
  • Stores libraries in plain text BibTeX/BibLaTeX files
  • Fits naturally into LaTeX writing
  • No mobile app
  • Smaller ecosystem than Zotero
  • 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 not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 26, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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