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PaperpileJabRef
Paid

Paid subscription with a 30-day free trial.

 Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
  • Built-in PDF viewer with annotation tools
  • Citation plugins for Google Docs and Word
  • Stores libraries in plain text BibTeX/BibLaTeX files
  • Fits naturally into LaTeX writing
  • Requires a Google account
  • Sign-up only on Chrome for now, Safari and Firefox in beta
  • Centred on BibTeX, which is less familiar outside LaTeX users
  • Maintained by volunteers in their spare time
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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