What is ZoteroBib?
ZoteroBib is a free bibliography generator from the team behind Zotero, the open-source reference manager. Paste a URL, ISBN, DOI, PubMed ID or title and it fetches the details and formats the citation for you.
It supports more than 10,000 citation styles, including APA, MLA, Chicago and Harvard. Your bibliography is stored in your own browser, not on a server, and you can copy it or export it to Word or Zotero.
Key features
- Automatic citations from links, ISBNs, DOIs and titles
- 10,000+ citation styles
- Bibliography saved locally in your browser
- Export to Word, RTF, HTML or Zotero
Pros
- No ads, unlike most citation generators
- Open source and privacy friendly
- Very accurate metadata lookup
Cons
- Clearing browser data clears your list
- Not meant for very large research libraries
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ZoteroBib FAQ
Is ZoteroBib free?
ZoteroBib is completely free and open source. There is no account, no limit and no advertising.
Do I need an account to use ZoteroBib?
No. ZoteroBib works without signing up, so you can open zbib.org and start using it right away.
What are some alternatives to ZoteroBib?
Similar free tools that also work without an account include Desmos, GeoGebra, Wolfram Alpha, Khan Academy, PhET Simulations and Purdue OWL.