RefWorks
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What both publish
| Fact | RefWorks | Zotero |
|---|---|---|
| API | RefWorks API documentation is available, and the documentation page identifies itself as EndNote Fusion API Documentation. | The Web API uses HTTPS at api.zotero.org, while the desktop client exposes a local API at localhost:23119/api/. |
| Citation styles | RefWorks can generate bibliographies and citations from more than 6,000 citation styles and includes a citation style editor. | Zotero supports more than 9,000 citation styles and can create references and bibliographies inside Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs. |
| Collaboration | Users can share projects and collaborate with administrative controls and permissions. | Users can share a Zotero library with as many people as they like at no cost, and groups support shared collections. |
| Purpose | RefWorks is a cloud-based reference management service that supports institutions and researchers with research and writing workflows. | Zotero is a free, open-source tool for collecting, organizing, annotating, citing, and sharing research. |
| Support | Clarivate lists 24/7 product training and support for RefWorks. | Most Zotero support occurs in the public Zotero Forums. |
RefWorks plans
- Institutional subscriptionPriced 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 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.
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.