BibGuru
7.6#1 in citation generator toolsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebExtensionmacOSWindows
VisitBibGuru vs CitePlain
What both publish
| Fact | BibGuru | CitePlain |
|---|---|---|
| Browser extension | The Chrome and Edge extension generates citations for webpages and online articles and lets users edit, copy and change styles in its popup. | The extension is listed for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox and reads metadata from the active tab. |
| 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. | CitePlain says saved references on the free tier live in browser local storage and never leave the device. |
BibGuru plans
- BibGuru Plus for EducatorsFree
- BibGuruFree
- BibGuru FreeFree
- BibGuru Plus$4.99 a month
CitePlain plans
- FreeFree
- Pro monthly$4.99 a month
- Pro yearly$39 a year
- Lifetime Founder$89, paid once
- Founder Lifetime$89, paid once
- Lifetime$199, paid once
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 CitePlain if…
CitePlain may suit someone who wants to create individual citations or build a bibliography from web and publication identifiers. Its maker says it is not intended to replace a research reference manager.