Citation management tools allow you to collect and organize information resources in one place. They also simplify the process of citing references in articles or research papers, as well as creating bibliographies in a wide range of citation styles.
Please contact us if you have any questions about citation management tools.
| Mendeley | EndNote Desktop | Zotero | |
| Cost | Free, with additional storage space or private group sharing purchase available |
Requires purchase
UTech Software Center offers a discount of $99 for faculty & staff. |
Free, with additional storage space purchase available |
| Access | Desktop software; web-based application | Desktop software, syncing enabled through EndNote Web (online) | Desktop software; web-browser extensions for Firefox, Chrome, and Safari |
| Platform | Windows, Mac, Linux | Windows, Mac | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Mobile App | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS, Android |
| File Storage Availability | Up to 2 GB online storage free; additional space available for purchase | Unlimited | Up to 300 MB online storage free; additional space available for purchase |
| Sharing Capability | Share specific references through public or private groups | Share your entire library with up to 100 other users | Share references through public or private group libraries |
| Word Plug-In | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Duplicate Detection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PDF Annotation Capability | Yes | Yes | No, but will sync PDFs annotated with 3rd party software |