CitePlain
7.3#2 in citation generator toolsFrom $3.25 a monthFree planWebExtension
VisitCitePlain vs MyBib
What both publish
| Fact | CitePlain | MyBib |
|---|---|---|
| Exports and integrations | The extension provides BibTeX with a stable cite key for use in Overleaf or Zotero, and DOI fallback uses Crossref. | Bibliographies can be downloaded to Word or Google Docs and imported into Zotero or Mendeley; BibTeX and JSON are also available. |
| Purpose | CitePlain generates citations from web pages, journal articles, books, tweets, YouTube videos, and podcasts. | MyBib generates formatted bibliographies, citations, and works cited for academic assignments and papers. |
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
MyBib plans
- FreeFree
- MyBib Plus$24 a year
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 MyBib if…
MyBib suits students, academics, and teachers who need to format references and organize research. It is also useful for people who want citation exports or need to work across devices with server storage.