Biblioscape
Biblioscape is reference management software for collecting, organizing, and publishing research information on the web and Windows.
What Biblioscape is
Biblioscape is reference management software for collecting, organizing, and publishing research information on the web and Windows. It downloads records from more than 40 bibliographic database sites, accepts direct website exports, and searches university and public library catalogs through Z39.50. More than 2,500 library connection files are included. For PDFs, it extracts searchable text and metadata, and 250 import filters support additional records. A Microsoft Word add-in provides drag-and-drop citations with more than 1,000 citation styles. Organizations can share a database over a local network or the internet. The installed BiblioWeb server makes a database available through desktop and smartphone browsers. The download page says Biblioscape 10 runs on Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8, and registration covers up to three computers. Refunds are not offered.
Good
- Records from over 40 database sites
- Z39.50 catalog searching
- PDF text and metadata extraction
- Over 1,000 citation styles
- Shared local or internet database
Watch out
- Listed Windows version targets older systems
- Registration covers up to three computers
- Refunds are not offered
- No mobile apps listed
Who it suits
Biblioscape suits students, researchers, professors, and small-library managers, with editions described for each group. Organizations needing shared databases or browser access can also use it.
Verdict
Biblioscape offers extensive capture, catalog search, PDF import, citation, and sharing tools. Review the older Windows requirements, registration limit, and purchase terms before choosing a plan.
Plans and prices
From Biblioscape's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| University Site License Lite | $0.50 a year | References; colleges and universities only · per user/year |
| University Site License Standard | $1 a year | References + Notes + Categories; colleges and universities only · per user/year |
| University Site License Professional | $2 a year | References + Notes + Categories + Tasks + Charts + Web Users (30); colleges and universities only · per user/year |
| Lite | $79, paid once | References; Education: $49; Upgrade: $39 |
| Standard | $139, paid once | References + Notes + Categories; Education: $99; Upgrade: $69 |
| Professional | $299, paid once | References + Notes + Categories + Tasks + Charts + Web Users (30); Education: $199; Upgrade: $149 |
| Librarian | $699, paid once | References + Notes + Categories + Tasks + Charts + Web Users (Unlimited) + Library; Education: $499; Upgrade: $399 |
The facts
Each one read from Biblioscape's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Citations
- Its Microsoft Word add-in supports drag-and-drop citations and includes more than 1,000 pre-made citation styles.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The purchase page describes Lite for college students, Standard for graduate students, Professional for professors and researchers, and Librarian for managing a small library.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Library search
- It supports Z39.50 searches of university and public library catalogs and includes more than 2,500 pre-made library connection files.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Operating system
- The download page says Biblioscape 10 runs under Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8.checked 8 Oct 2026
- PDF and import
- It can extract searchable text and metadata from PDFs and includes 250 pre-made import filters.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Biblioscape is reference management software for collecting, organizing, and publishing research information.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Reference capture
- It lists more than 40 bibliographic database sites for downloading records and supports direct export from websites.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Registration limit
- A customer can register Biblioscape on up to three computers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Shared database
- Organizations can share a common database over a local network or the internet.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The support page offers free email support and paid single-incident support for $19.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Web access
- The installed BiblioWeb server makes a Biblioscape database accessible through desktop and smartphone web browsers.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1997checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Johns Creek, Georgia, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- CG Information says it is based at 740 Granbury Way, Johns Creek, Georgia, and was founded in 1997.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial and refund
- The purchase page says to install the fully functional trial before registering after purchase and states that refunds are not offered.checked 8 Oct 2026
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