JabRef
7.3#4 in citation management softwareFree planFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
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Mendeley Reference Manager
7.2#5 in citation management softwareFrom $55 a yearFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | JabRef | Mendeley Reference Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Teams can work with a shared SQL database, and JabRef supports SSL database connections; its documentation says SSL has only been tested with PostgreSQL. | Groups provide shared libraries where colleagues, course-mates or co-authors can add references and annotate PDFs in real time. |
| Purpose | JabRef is an open-source citation and reference manager for collecting and organizing research sources. | Mendeley Reference Manager is a free web and desktop reference management application for organizing references and supporting research workflows. |
JabRef plans
- JabRefFree
Mendeley Reference Manager plans
- FreeFree
- Plus$4.99 a month
- Pro$9.99 a month
- Max$14.99 a month
- Plus$55 a year
- Pro$110 a year
Pick JabRef if…
JabRef suits students and researchers who collect references, work with BibTeX or BibLaTeX, or need citation workflows in supported word processors. Teams can use its shared SQL database for collaboration.
Pick Mendeley Reference Manager if…
Mendeley suits students, researchers and collaborators who need to organize references, annotate PDFs and create Word citations. It also supports shared libraries and offline work.