Paperpile
7.0#11 in reference management softwareFrom $4.15 a monthAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitPaperpile vs Zotero
What both publish
| Fact | Paperpile | Zotero |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Paperpile describes shared folders, shared libraries, access permissions, and collaborative PDF annotations and citations. | Users can share a Zotero library with as many people as they like at no cost, and groups support shared collections. |
| Purpose | Paperpile describes itself as a home for research papers and says its goal is to simplify collecting, managing, and writing papers. | Zotero is a free, open-source tool for collecting, organizing, annotating, citing, and sharing research. |
| Support | Paperpile directs questions to [email protected]. | Most Zotero support occurs in the public Zotero Forums. |
Paperpile plans
- Regular$4.15 a month
- Expert$5.75 a month
- Enterprise and InstitutionsPriced on request
Zotero plans
- Free storageFree
- 300 MBFree
- 2 GB$20 a year
- 2 GB storage$20 a year
- 6 GB storage$60 a year
- 6 GB$60 a year
Pick Paperpile if…
Paperpile suits students, researchers, and teams managing paper libraries, PDFs, and citations. It may also fit collaborators who want shared libraries and annotation tools across web and mobile apps.
Pick Zotero if…
Zotero suits researchers and cultural heritage institutions organizing sources and citations. It also supports shared libraries and groups, with optional storage syncing across devices.