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Smodin vs Scribbr: catalog facts
Smodin	Scribbr
Freemium Free to try, with paid plans for heavier use.	Freemium The citation generator is free; proofreading and some checks are paid.
Web	Web
Several writing tools in one place Accepts uploaded Word, PDF and text files	Free citation generator for common academic styles One upload checks grammar, citations, plagiarism and AI flags
AI detection scores are estimates and can be wrong Humanizer output may conflict with school or publisher rules	Several checks and the editing service cost money Aimed at academic writing rather than general use
Web application	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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