CitePlain
7.3#2 in citation generator toolsFrom $3.25 a monthFree planWebExtension
VisitCitePlain vs EasyBib
What both publish
| Fact | CitePlain | EasyBib |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | CitePlain describes itself as suited to quickly generating an individual citation and says it is not trying to replace Zotero as a research reference manager. | EasyBib says its tools help educators teach and students learn to become effective and organized researchers. |
| Browser extension | The extension is listed for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox and reads metadata from the active tab. | EasyBib’s Chrome Toolbar extension can cite websites with one click and provide guidance about a source’s credibility. |
| Privacy | CitePlain says saved references on the free tier live in browser local storage and never leave the device. | Chegg’s privacy policy says user-uploaded content may be used to provide services and improve products, including training or fine-tuning AI and machine-learning models. |
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
EasyBib plans
- FreeFree
- EasyBib Plus—
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.
Pick EasyBib if…
EasyBib suits students and educators who need citation and research tools, along with writing feedback. It may be useful for writers who want bibliography exports or source credibility guidance in a browser extension.