CitePlain
7.3#2 in citation generator toolsFrom $3.25 a monthFree planWebExtension
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Scribbr Citation Generator
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| Fact | CitePlain | Scribbr Citation Generator |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Scribbr describes the Citation Generator as accessible for all students and says it is recommended by teachers and universities. |
| Browser extension | The extension is listed for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox and reads metadata from the active tab. | The Chrome and Edge extension can create a citation from a webpage with one click and automatically retrieve bibliographic details. |
| Purpose | CitePlain generates citations from web pages, journal articles, books, tweets, YouTube videos, and podcasts. | Creates accurate citations and in-text citations for webpages, books, articles, and other sources. |
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
Scribbr Citation Generator plans
- FreeFree
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 Scribbr Citation Generator if…
It suits students and other writers who need formatted citations, in-text citations, or organized reference lists. The browser extension and source lookup can help users build citations from webpages and other source details.