BibGuru
7.7#1 in citation generator toolsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebExtensionmacOSWindows
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| Fact | BibGuru | CiteCreate |
|---|---|---|
| Citation styles | It supports APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, AMA, CSE and thousands of additional styles. | It supports APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, Harvard, ACS, CSE, ASA, and AMA. |
| Exports | Bibliographies can be downloaded as Word files, copied to Google Docs, or exported as BibTeX and RIS data. | Users can copy citations and download BibTeX or RIS files. |
| Integrations | The site offers sign-in or sign-up with Google, Facebook, Clever, and ClassLink; Clever and ClassLink are described for schools with BibGuru Plus. | BibTeX exports are described as useful for LaTeX and Overleaf, while RIS files can be imported into Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says BibGuru collects only the minimum information necessary or appropriate for the purpose of a user's interaction with its services. | CiteCreate says it never stores text pasted into the reference checker. |
BibGuru plans
- BibGuruFree
- BibGuru FreeFree
- BibGuru Plus for EducatorsFree
- BibGuru Plus$4.99 a month
CiteCreate plans
- Free citation generatorFree
Pick BibGuru if…
BibGuru suits K12 and undergraduate students who need citations for essays or papers. Teachers can request free Plus access for their students.
Pick CiteCreate if…
CiteCreate suits students and researchers who need citations in its listed styles across varied source types. It may also help people moving references into tools that import BibTeX or RIS files.