refbase
7.5#3 in reference management softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
Visitrefbase vs RefWorks
What both publish
| Fact | refbase | RefWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | The interface is multi-user and includes user-specific fields for personal keywords and notes. | Users can share projects and collaborate with administrative controls and permissions. |
| Purpose | refbase is a web-based, multi-user interface for managing scientific literature and bibliographic references. | RefWorks is a cloud-based reference management service that supports institutions and researchers with research and writing workflows. |
refbase plans
- Open-source self-hostedFree
- refbaseFree
RefWorks plans
- Institutional subscriptionPriced on request
Pick refbase if…
refbase suits researchers or groups who want a self-hosted, multi-user reference manager with citation output and bibliographic imports. It requires a web server, PHP and MySQL.
Pick RefWorks if…
RefWorks suits researchers who need to manage references and research files, create citations, or collaborate on projects. Institutional administrators can also manage accounts, citation styles, usage, and collaboration rights.