Comparisons at a glance
| EndNote Basic | Mendeley | Zotero | |
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| Link to resource | http://endnote.com/product-details/basic | https://www.mendeley.com/ | https://www.zotero.org/ |
| Access | Web-based | Desktop client or web-based | Browser plug-in & desktop client or web-based |
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| How does it work? | Import references exported from databases | Import references exported from databases; extracts metadata from PDFs | Import references exported from databases; adds a button to web browser; click to extract data from compatible web sites; can extract metadata from PDFs |
| Word processor functions? | Automatically create and insert citations and reference page | Automatically create and insert citations and reference page | Automatically create and insert citations and reference page |
| Annotate PDFs? | Yes | Yes | Yes, with “external” program (e.g., Adobe Reader) |
| Notes & tags | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Supports syncing? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile use | App for iOS or EndNote Web | App for iOS/Android | Mobile site & app for iOS/Android |
| Citation styles | All major styles | All major styles; can customize styles | All major styles; can customize styles |
| Link to support | Support | FAQ & Community | Quick links & FAQ |
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