Zotero
Reference manager for research that doesn't hate you back.
Best use cases
• Manage citations
• Organize papers
• Collaborate on reading lists
• Generate bibliographies
Pros
• Free and reliable
• Works offline
• Great citation support
• Browser extension
Cons
• Free sync storage is limited
• UI feels academic
• Mobile experience is okay, not amazing
Pricing
freemium
Free app + paid sync storage plans
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