Scholarly
8.2#3 in citation generatorsFrom $144 a yearFree planWeb
VisitScholarly vs ZoteroBib
What both publish
| Fact | Scholarly | ZoteroBib |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Scholarly does not use private User Content to train general-purpose AI models by default, and optional training requires separate informed opt-in. | A bibliography remains on the user's computer by default; linked versions are accessible to people with the link, and the service logs IP address, browser version, and search terms for a short period. |
| Support | Users can contact Scholarly at [email protected] and the help center provides a Discord community link. | The FAQ directs users who need help to the Zotero Forums and says they need a Zotero account to post. |
Scholarly plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$30 a month
- Premium for Teams$35 a month
- Laureate$99 a month
- Laureate for Teams$110 a month
- Premium$144 a year
ZoteroBib plans
- FreeFree
Pick Scholarly if…
Scholarly suits students, researchers, educators, and professionals who want to build study or work materials from their own sources. Teams can use shared libraries, roles, and central billing.
Pick ZoteroBib if…
It suits students and writers who need a quick, one-off bibliography, especially when they want broad citation-style support and reference-manager exports.