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Scribbr vs Quetext: catalog facts
Scribbr	Quetext
Freemium The citation generator is free; proofreading and some checks are paid.	Freemium A free option and a free Chrome extension, with fuller features on paid plans.
Web	Web, Browser extension
Free citation generator for common academic styles One upload checks grammar, citations, plagiarism and AI flags	Plagiarism and AI detection in one place Citation generator and grammar checker included
Several checks and the editing service cost money Aimed at academic writing rather than general use	AI detection results are probabilistic and can be wrong Text is checked on Quetext's servers
Web application, Hosted service	Web application, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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