Citation Machine
7.2#3 in citation generator toolsFrom $9.95 a monthFree planWeb
VisitCitation Machine vs Petal
What both publish
| Fact | Citation Machine | Petal |
|---|---|---|
| Citation styles | The service supports thousands of citation styles, including MLA, APA, Chicago and Harvard. | The citation generator supports over 10,000 citation styles and can copy citations or export them as BibTeX or Word. |
| Support | Support is routed through Chegg chat, phone support and a Citation Machine help page. | The FAQ says Petal generally responds to customer support requests within 30 minutes. |
Citation Machine plans
- Citation Machine® PlusFree
- Free citation generatorFree
- Chegg Writing subscription$9.95 a month
Petal plans
- FreeFree
- Plus$2.55 a month
- Advanced$8.49 a month
- Premium$25.49 a month
Pick Citation Machine if…
Citation Machine may suit students, teachers, and independent researchers who need citation generation or writing feedback. It also offers plagiarism checking and formatting guidance for assignments.
Pick Petal if…
Petal is intended for academic researchers who need to organize PDF literature, compare studies, and manage citations. Shared workspaces may also suit research groups working on reviews or co-authored papers.