CitePlain
7.3#2 in citation generator toolsFrom $3.25 a monthFree planWebExtension
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The Citation Generator
5.9#27 in citation generator toolsFree planFree planWeb
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| Fact | CitePlain | The Citation Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Exports and integrations | The extension provides BibTeX with a stable cite key for use in Overleaf or Zotero, and DOI fallback uses Crossref. | Project bibliographies can be exported as BibTeX, BibLaTeX, RIS, HTML, or plain text, with RIS listed for EndNote, Zotero, and Mendeley imports. |
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
The 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 The Citation Generator if…
It suits students, researchers, and academic writers who need web-based citation formatting. It also fits users who want project storage, multiple styles, and bibliography exports.