Bibliographic Management Software (BMS) allows you to create and track thousands of references (aka citations) and to create bibliographies or reference lists formatted in the appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago.
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For more detailed information about Bibliographic Management Software and a more detailed comparison different BMS options,
visit our Bibliographic Management Software Guide.
| Zotero | Mendeley | EndNote Basic | |
| URL | zotero.org | mendeley.com | https://access.clarivate.com/login?app=endnote |
| Cost | Free (open source) - up to 300 MB of cloud storage. Storage can be upgraded for a monthly fee | Free - up to 2 GB of cloud storage. Storage can be upgraded for a monthly fee | Free - up to 50,000 references. Storage can be upgraded if full version of EndNote is purchased. |
| Type |
Desktop software (Linux, Mac, and Windows) Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari |
Desktop software (Linux, Mac, and Windows) Browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox |
Web browser only |
| Tutorials | Training Resources & Online Videos |
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