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EndNote
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What it is
EndNote is a bibliography maker and reference organizer for searching, storing, annotating, and citing research. It provides more than 7,000 citation styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago, and over 4,000 connection files for searching and importing references from databases and library catalogs. Cite While You Write supports Microsoft Word, Word Online, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and Apache OpenOffice Writer; Apple Pages is also listed as a macOS integration. EndNote 2025’s Research Assistant can answer questions about a document, summarize research, and translate PDFs or selected text. Find a Journal and Web of Science records support research discovery. Desktop libraries can sync with EndNote Web, and sharing can include up to 1,000 people with access and editing permissions. The 30-day trial includes paid-version features. Listed one-time prices are 94.00 USD for the Upgrade License, 113.00 USD for the Student License, and 206.00 USD for the Full License. EndNote is available on Windows, macOS, web, iOS, and as an extension.
Spec sheet
- Product
- EndNote is a bibliography maker, online search tool, and reference and full-text organizer with a collaborative web tool.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.endnote.com
- Trial
- The 30-day trial includes all features of the paid version, according to EndNote's installation instructions.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.endnote.com
- Security
- Clarivate says it uses administrative, technical, and physical security measures that may include encryption, firewalls, role-based data access, intrusion detection, and data-center physical access controls.Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
- Support
- EndNote advertises free product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone, email, or web chat.Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
- Headquarters
- London, United KingdomRead 23 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
- AI tools
- EndNote 2025’s Research Assistant can answer questions about a document, summarize research, and translate PDFs or selected text.Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
- Citation styles
- EndNote provides access to over 7,000 citation styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.endnote.com
- Cloud access
- EndNote can sync a desktop library with EndNote Web; the product page says a purchase includes three years of EndNote Web access.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.endnote.com
- Database connections
- EndNote offers more than 4,000 connection files for searching and importing references from online databases and library catalogs.Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
- Desktop systems
- The compatibility page lists Windows 10 and 11 and macOS 10.14 through 15 and 26.Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
- License limit
- A single-user license is for one person and can be installed on up to three computers.Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
- Mobile access
- The compatibility page says an EndNote account can provide library access through EndNote online and the iPad app.Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
- Notable limitation
- The compatibility page says multiple users can access a network library simultaneously only in read-only mode; EndNote does not allow them to edit one library at the same time.Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
- Research discovery
- EndNote 2025 includes Find a Journal and Web of Science citing articles and related records.Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
- Sharing limit
- The product page says users can share entire libraries or subsets of references with up to 1,000 people and set access and editing permissions.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.endnote.com
- Writing integrations
- Cite While You Write works with Microsoft Word, Word Online, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and Apache OpenOffice Writer; Apple Pages is also listed as a macOS partner integration.Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
Plans and prices
Upgrade License $94, paid once One-time purchase; page shows $125 crossed out and $94 For EndNote 21 or earlier users · EndNote 2025 Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
Student License $113, paid once One-time purchase; page shows $150 crossed out and $113 Student eligibility verification required Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
Full License $206, paid once One-time purchase; page shows $275 crossed out and $206 For first-time buyers · EndNote 2025 Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
Multi-User License Priced on request One time fee Group, lab, organization, or institution · Contact sales for pricing Read 29 Sep 2026 · endnote.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- More than 7,000 citation styles
- Over 4,000 database connection files
- Syncs desktop libraries with EndNote Web
- 30-day trial includes paid-version features
Limits
- Network library editing is read-only for simultaneous users
- Single-user license covers one person
- Student License requires eligibility verification
Who it suits
EndNote suits researchers and writers who need reference organization, citation tools, and database searching. Its sharing and collaboration features may also suit groups that need access to a common library.
Verdict
EndNote combines citation management, database search, writing integrations, and web library sharing. Note the simultaneous network-library editing limit and choose a license based on eligibility and use.
Where Specifiction places it
- Reference Management Software#4 of 268.5
- Citation Management Software#5 of 238.5
