CitePlain
7.3#2 in citation generator toolsFrom $3.25 a monthFree planWebExtension
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MakeCitation
6.6#9 in citation generator toolsFrom $5 a monthFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CitePlain | MakeCitation |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | CitePlain identifies itself as a BrainBytes Studio product and describes the studio as an indie solo-dev shop. | MakeCitation is operated by Yevhen Bataltsev, registered as an Individual Entrepreneur / FOP in Ukraine. |
| Purpose | CitePlain generates citations from web pages, journal articles, books, tweets, YouTube videos, and podcasts. | MakeCitation generates and formats academic citations and reference lists. |
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
MakeCitation plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$5 a month
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 MakeCitation if…
MakeCitation suits students and other academic writers who need citations or reference lists in one of its supported styles. It also fits users who want batch cleanup, provided they review ambiguous or AI-assisted results.