Citation Hero vs Citation[Z]
Citation Hero
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Citation[Z]
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| Figure | Citation Hero | Citation[Z] |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Citation Generator Tools | 7.7 (#14) | 8.1 (#7) |
| Spec score · Citation generators | 7.7 (#32) | 8.4 (#14) |
| Browser extension | The free browser add-on generates formatted citations for websites, books, journal articles, and more. | The extension reads the active tab's URL, title, and any DOI in its metadata when opened, and can submit all open HTTP(S) tab URLs when the user selects that action. |
| Security | The privacy notice says the company has organizational and technical processes to protect personal information, while noting security cannot be guaranteed completely. | The privacy policy states that traffic is encrypted with HTTPS, passwords are hashed with bcrypt, and access to saved data is scoped to each account. |
| Support | The privacy notice says the company may process information to respond to user inquiries and provide support. | The privacy policy provides [email protected] for privacy questions and removal requests for submitted URLs. |
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Citation Hero
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Citation[Z]
Citation[Z] is a web and browser-extension tool for generating citations and organizing bibliographies. It accepts website URLs, DOIs, ISBNs, or source details entered manually, and formats citations in APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago, Harvard, and IEEE. Users can edit citation fields and switch results among supported styles. Its bibliography builder alphabetizes references and exports Word documents with hanging indents and double spacing; TXT export is also included in the free plan. A free account unlocks more than 10,000 styles, including Vancouver, AMA, ACS, Turabian, and CSE.
Free accounts include saved citations and projects, five styles, and bulk paste for up to five references. Premium raises the bulk-paste limit to 50 and adds Citation Finder, source recommendations, and paragraph analysis to flag claims that may need citations. Citation Finder searches scholarly works by topic and shows citation counts and open-access status. Premium costs $5 a month or $50 per year; Academic costs $20 a year and requires a verified.edu or equivalent academic email. The extension reads the active tab’s URL, title, and DOI metadata, and can submit all open HTTP(S) tab URLs when the user selects that action.