Head-to-head · Citation Generator Tools
CitApp vs CitePlain
CitApp leads on 0 checks, CitePlain on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCitApp · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresCitePlain · 5 of 5
CitApp scores higher on our rubric for citation generator tools: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
CitApp is the better fit for feature-rich citation workflows and library imports. CitePlain is the better fit for free batch citation work with BibTeX output.
- CitApp fits best
Feature-rich citation workflows and library imports
- CitePlain fits best
Free batch citation work with BibTeX output
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Side by side
| Feature | CitApp 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | CitePlain 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Citation Generator Tools | #7 in Citation Generator Tools |
| Best for | Feature-rich citation workflows and library imports | Free batch citation work with BibTeX output |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $39/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | ||
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features CitApp 4/5 · CitePlain 5/5 | ||
| Identifier lookup | ✓ | ✓ |
| URL import | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browser extension | ✓ | ✓ |
| Word add-in | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| BibTeX export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Citation style count | 150 | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | CitApp is a web-based citation generator and source-management tool for students and researchers. It supports URL and DOI metadata lookup, PDF uploads, browser capture through an extension or bookmarklet, and citation formatting in more… Read the review → |
CitePlain is a browser-based citation generator for students, researchers, and writers who need references from web pages, journal articles, books, tweets, YouTube videos, and podcasts. It accepts URLs, DOIs, and ISBNs, then produces… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CitApp — where it wins
- 150+ citation styles with custom style building
- Imports from Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote
- Google Docs insertion plus Word, BibTeX, and RIS export
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits browser captures to 10 per week
- Free plan limits Google Docs insertions to 30 per week
- Pro pricing is listed at 99 kr per term
CitePlain — where it wins
- Free tier covers six citation styles and six source types
- Batch bibliographies support up to 50 sources
- BibTeX export uses stable cite keys
Where it doesn't
- Cloud synchronization is reserved for Pro plans
- The Free plan uses a device-local browser library
- Word and Google Docs add-ins are shipping soon
- CitApp9.0/10 · Free plan
A feature-rich citation workspace with broad imports, exports, and Google Docs support.
Visit CitAppFull verdict → - CitePlain8.8/10 · Free plan
A practical free option for browser-based citations and stable-key BibTeX output.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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