MyBib
MyBib: A full-featured citation tool with free core features and low-cost cross-device storage. Ranked #1 of 29 in Citation Generator Tools by our editors (9.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for most users needing a full-featured citation tool.
At a glance
- Editor score9.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMost users needing a full-featured citation tool
- Free planYes
- Paid from$2/mo
- Citation style count9000
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- More than 9,000 citation styles and broad identifier lookup
- In-text citations support composite citations and locators
- Exports to Word, Google Docs, Zotero, Mendeley, BibTeX, and JSON
Where it doesn't
- Cross-device access requires the MyBib Plus plan
- MyBib Plus is billed annually at $2 per month
- Free-plan data is stored on the local device by default
Our verdict on MyBib
MyBib is a web-based citation and bibliography generator for students, academics, and teachers. It creates formatted references for websites, books, journals, newspapers, and videos using URLs, ISBNs, DOIs, titles, and authors. The free plan supports citation generation without an account and includes all existing citation features. Users can also organize bibliographies, build in-text citations, and export references for use in common academic workflows.
Its feature depth is a strong fit for research projects that need more than basic reference formatting. MyBib offers more than 9,000 citation styles, an in-text citation builder with composite citations and locators, nested folders, undo and redo, and multi-delete. Browser access is available through the web app, while Chrome, Firefox, and Edge extensions support browser-based workflows. Exports include Microsoft Word, Google Docs, BibTeX, and JSON, with integrations for Zotero and Mendeley. This combination suits users who move between source collection, bibliography organization, and document preparation.
The pricing structure keeps the core generator free while separating storage and access from the main citation features. According to the published plan details, Free stores data on the local device by default. MyBib Plus costs $2 per month when billed annually and adds server-side storage plus access to work from any device; existing accounts receive a free first-year upgrade. That makes Plus relevant for users who need account-based continuity across devices, while the Free plan fits those comfortable with local storage. Choose MyBib for broad style coverage, identifier lookup, and export flexibility; choose another tool if your workflow specifically requires a Word add-in rather than Word export.
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MyBib fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $2/mo |
| Citation style count | 9000 |
| Identifier lookup | Yes |
| URL import | Yes |
| Browser extension | Yes |
| Word add-in | No |
| BibTeX export | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Zotero, Mendeley, BibTeX, JSON |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | mybib.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
MyBib integrations
MyBib lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Word
- Google Docs
- Zotero
- Mendeley
- BibTeX
- JSON
Alternatives to MyBib
- CiteMeA broad academic citation toolkit with strong imports, but Pro access starts at $2.99 weekly.9.3
- BibcitationA free citation tool with broad style coverage and Word and Google Docs integrations.9.2
- ZoteroBibA free web tool with broad citation-style coverage and flexible source lookup.9.1
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