Papis
6.1#20 in reference management softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitPapis vs Zotero
What both publish
| Fact | Papis | Zotero |
|---|---|---|
| API | Papis provides a Python API intended for users to create scripts. | The Web API uses HTTPS at api.zotero.org, while the desktop client exposes a local API at localhost:23119/api/. |
| Extensibility | Papis supports third-party plugins through Python package entry points, including importers and downloaders. | Community plugins add features and integrations, but plugins have full access to Zotero and the computer and there is no official directory yet. |
| Purpose | Papis manages documents and bibliographic records through a command-line interface. | Zotero is a free, open-source tool for collecting, organizing, annotating, citing, and sharing research. |
| Support | The project directs users to GitHub Discussions for questions and GitHub Issues for bugs. | Most Zotero support occurs in the public Zotero Forums. |
Papis plans
- PapisFree
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 Papis if…
Papis suits people managing books and papers who are comfortable using a command-line interface. Its local web app may also suit users accessing a library from a tablet.
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.