Zotero

Free reference manager for researchers

Office & ProductivityAGPL-3.0Windows · macOS · LinuxPopular

About Zotero

Zotero collects, organizes and cites research sources with one-click browser capture, Word/Google Docs integration and over 10,000 citation styles. The end of paid reference-manager subscriptions for most students.

Zotero is completely free and open source (AGPL-3.0) — no trials, no subscriptions, no locked features. Always download from the official website to avoid bundled malware.

Free alternative to: EndNote (paid)

Pro options: Optional paid storage plans fund the project; your local library and core features stay free.

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