EndNote
EndNote is a reference manager for finding, organizing, annotating, and citing research materials.
What EndNote is
EndNote is a reference manager for finding, organizing, annotating, and citing research materials. Its desktop library can sync with EndNote Web, while its online tools support collaboration and sharing whole libraries or selected references with up to 1,000 people, with access and editing permissions. It offers more than 7,000 citation styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago, and over 4,000 database and library-catalog connection files. Cite While You Write works with Microsoft Word, Word Online, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and Apache OpenOffice Writer; Apple Pages is listed as a macOS partner integration. EndNote 2025’s Research Assistant can answer document questions, summarize research, and translate PDFs or selected text. Its discovery tools include Find a Journal and Web of Science records. A 30-day trial includes paid-version features. One-time prices are 94.00 USD for an Upgrade License, 113.00 USD for a Student License, and 206.00 USD for a Full License. Platforms include Windows, macOS, web, an extension, and iOS.
Good
- More than 7,000 citation styles
- Over 4,000 database connection files
- 30-day trial includes paid-version features
- Share libraries with up to 1,000 people
- Sync desktop libraries with EndNote Web
Watch out
- Network libraries are read-only for simultaneous users
- Student License requires eligibility verification
- Single-user license covers one person
Who it suits
EndNote suits researchers and students who need to collect, organize, and cite references across supported writing tools. Its sharing features may also suit collaborators who need access to a shared library.
Verdict
EndNote combines reference organization, citation tools, discovery features, and library sharing. Check the listed license terms and the read-only limit for simultaneous network-library access before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From EndNote's own pricing page, checked 29 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade License | $94, paid once | For EndNote 21 or earlier users · EndNote 2025 · One-time purchase; page shows $125 crossed out and $94 |
| Student License | $113, paid once | Student eligibility verification required · One-time purchase; page shows $150 crossed out and $113 |
| Full License | $206, paid once | For first-time buyers · EndNote 2025 · One-time purchase; page shows $275 crossed out and $206 |
| Multi-User License | Priced on request | Group, lab, organization, or institution · Contact sales for pricing · One time fee |
The facts
Each one read from EndNote's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI tools
- EndNote 2025’s Research Assistant can answer questions about a document, summarize research, and translate PDFs or selected text.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Citation styles
- EndNote provides access to over 7,000 citation styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Cloud access
- EndNote can sync a desktop library with EndNote Web; the product page says a purchase includes three years of EndNote Web access.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Database connections
- EndNote offers more than 4,000 connection files for searching and importing references from online databases and library catalogs.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Desktop systems
- The compatibility page lists Windows 10 and 11 and macOS 10.14 through 15 and 26.checked 29 Sep 2026
- License limit
- A single-user license is for one person and can be installed on up to three computers.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Mobile access
- The compatibility page says an EndNote account can provide library access through EndNote online and the iPad app.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Notable limitation
- The compatibility page says multiple users can access a network library simultaneously only in read-only mode; EndNote does not allow them to edit one library at the same time.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Product
- EndNote is a bibliography maker, online search tool, and reference and full-text organizer with a collaborative web tool.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Research discovery
- EndNote 2025 includes Find a Journal and Web of Science citing articles and related records.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Security
- Clarivate says it uses administrative, technical, and physical security measures that may include encryption, firewalls, role-based data access, intrusion detection, and data-center physical access controls.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Sharing limit
- The product page says users can share entire libraries or subsets of references with up to 1,000 people and set access and editing permissions.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- EndNote advertises free product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone, email, or web chat.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Writing integrations
- Cite While You Write works with Microsoft Word, Word Online, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and Apache OpenOffice Writer; Apple Pages is also listed as a macOS partner integration.checked 29 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdomchecked 23 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial
- The 30-day trial includes all features of the paid version, according to EndNote's installation instructions.checked 29 Sep 2026
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