ZoteroBib
Shares citations and bibliography with MyBib. Rated 4.7 (MyBib: 4.6).
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MyBib
Create citations and bibliographies in APA, MLA, Harvard and more.
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What is MyBib?
MyBib generates citations for websites, books, journal articles and videos in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard and thousands of other styles. You can autocite from a link, ISBN or DOI, build a full bibliography and export it to Word or Google Docs, with no ads or trackers.
Pros
- Accurate autocite from links and IDs
- Thousands of citation styles
- No ads or trackers
Cons
- Always check citations before submitting
- Fewer features than a full reference manager
Who should use MyBib
Students and writers who need a correct bibliography for essays and reports.
Who may not need it
Researchers who already manage references in Zotero or a similar tool.
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