To assist you in choosing the best citation or reference management tool for your research needs, this chart presents a comparison of the main features of four citation or reference manager tools.
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EndNote 21 | EndNote Web | Zotero Bib | Zotero |
| Browser Compatibility | N/A | N/A | Chrome,Firefox, Safari | Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Chrome |
| Web-based | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sharing/Collaboration | With other EndNote users | With other EndNote users | Easy, but recommend Zotero for collaboration | Easy |
| Learning Curve | Medium-High | Medium-High | Low | Medium |
| Direct Import | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integration with Word | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Document Storage | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Output Styles | 1000 plus | 21 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Other Features | Unlimited storage. Stores attachments, pdfs, tables, figures, and equations. Auto entry term list. Many source types. | Free to subscription EndNote users | Bibliography stored in local browser, or upload to zbib.org | Automatically stores pdfs and website snapshots. Automatically generates webpage citations. Citation added in one click. |
| More information | http://www.endnote.com | http://web.endnote.com | https://zbib.org | http://www.zotero.org/ |
Comparison of reference management software
From Wikipedia; compares over 20 different citation managers
