This table compares three of the most popular citation management systems that have good free versions. The linked names will take you to Quick Start guides developed by Western University Libraries, which created this table.
Zotero | Mendeley | Endnote Basic | |
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Can it create my reference list for me? Can I create in-text citations and footnotes? |
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Does it support sharing articles and collaborative writing? |
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Can I save PDFs to my account? | Yes: 300Mb of storage | Yes: 5Gb of storage | Yes: 2Gb of storage |
Can I add web pages to my account? |
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Can I add notes to entries in my account? |
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Browser Compatibility |
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Cost |
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Will I have access after I leave MTA? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Does it work on my phone or tablet? |
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Security |
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This table is adapted from Western Libraries Citation Management Working Group. The original work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.