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Feature |
Zotero |
Mendeley |
EndNote online |
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Cost |
Free Basic Account Cost for additional storage. |
Free Basic Account Cost for additional storage. |
Free |
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Website |
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Support |
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Web based? |
Web and/or desktop applications available. Connectors for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari browsers available. |
Web and/or desktop applications available. Connectors for Chrome and Firefox browsers available. |
Yes, supports Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer browsers. |
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Can I work on multiple computers? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Can I work without an internet connection? |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Can I work on a group project or share citations? |
Yes |
Yes (up to 3 collaborators) |
Yes |
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Word-processor compatibility |
MS Word plugin (Win/Mac) Libre Office plugin (Win/Mac/Linux) Google Docs (when using Firefox or Chrome plugin) |
MS Word plugin (Win/Mac) Libre Office plugin (Win/Mac/Linux) Mendeley Cite MS Word add-in (Win/Mac/iPad) |
MS Word plugin (Win/Mac) |
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Import from databases |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Import from web pages |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (with Capture Reference bookmarklet) |
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Import PDF metadata |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Storage capacity |
Unlimited on desktop (restricted by local storage capacity); 300MB web attachment storage. Low cost to upgrade storage, see Zotero storage plans. |
Unlimited on desktop (restricted by local storage capacity); 2GB web attachment storage. |
2GB web attachment storage, 50 000 references |
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Attach files (i.e. PDFs) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Create a bibliography |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Number of citation styles |
8000+ (selected default styles installed, more styles can be found in the Zotero Style Repository) |
7000+ (selected default styles installed, more styles can be found at CitationStyles.org) |
Limited to the 21 most popular citation styles, including MLA and APA. Cannot edit or create citation styles. |
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Other information |
Can edit citations through Citation Style Editor |
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Best option for systematic reviews. |
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