Mendeley Reference Manager
7.2#3 in citation management softwareFrom $4.58 a monthFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
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Qiqqa
6.9#10 in citation management softwareFrom $6.67 a monthFree planAndroidWebSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Mendeley Reference Manager | Qiqqa |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Groups provide shared libraries where colleagues, course-mates or co-authors can add references and annotate PDFs in real time. | Users can share libraries with other Qiqqa users, assign admin, contributor, and viewer roles, and collaborate on annotations and metadata. |
| PDF library | Users can import PDFs or entire folders into their library with a single click or by dragging and dropping. | Qiqqa supports multiple libraries, document previews, duplicate detection, automatic PDF import, OCR, and full-text search. |
| Support | The download page directs users to the Mendeley Support Center and release notes for help and updates. | The maker lists a support forum, manual, screencasts, and direct contact by email as help options. |
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
Qiqqa plans
- Premium$6.67 a month
- Premium+$41.67 a month
- Free—
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.
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.