JabRef
7.3#4 in citation management softwareFree planFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
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Qiqqa
8.0#2 in citation management softwareFrom $6.67 a monthFree planAndroidWebSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | JabRef | Qiqqa |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Group libraries support administrator, contributor and viewer roles, shared metadata, discussion walls and private download links. |
| Documentation | The project publishes user documentation, FAQs, developer documentation, a forum and GitHub issue tracking. | The project README says user documentation still needs substantial work and directs support questions to GitHub issues. |
| Rating on AlternativeTo | 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings | 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews | 2.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. |
JabRef plans
- JabRefFree
Qiqqa plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$6.67 a month
- Premium+$41.67 a month
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 Qiqqa if…
Qiqqa suits researchers and other readers who manage PDF collections, annotate papers, and build bibliographies. Its library sharing and role controls may also suit groups collaborating on research materials.