Citation Hero
5.9#25 in citation generator toolsFree planFree planWebExtension
VisitCitation Hero vs CitePlain
What both publish
| Fact | Citation Hero | CitePlain |
|---|---|---|
| Browser extension | The free browser add-on generates formatted citations for websites, books, journal articles, and more. | The extension is listed for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox and reads metadata from the active tab. |
| Privacy | Gradient Labs says it does not process sensitive personal information in its privacy notice. | CitePlain says saved references on the free tier live in browser local storage and never leave the device. |
Citation Hero plans
- FreeFree
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 Citation Hero if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.