CitePlex vs MakeCitation
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| Figure | CitePlex | MakeCitation |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $6.58/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Spec score · Citation generators | 8.9 (#5) | 7.7 (#34) |
| Accuracy limitation | CitePlex says its rule-based citation engine follows style guides precisely but recommends reviewing citations before submission. | The maker says batch normalization and manual entries use AI-assisted extraction that can make mistakes on messy or ambiguous input. |
| Citation styles | It supports APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago 17, Turabian 9, Harvard, IEEE, AMA 11, ACS, CSE 8, ASA 7 and Bluebook 22. | It supports APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, Harvard, Vancouver, OSCOLA, ASA, Turabian, and CSE. |
| In-text citations | Generated entries include both a reference-list citation and its matching in-text form. | A single-source citation includes both a reference-list entry and an in-text citation. |
| Support | The Pro plan includes priority support, and general policy questions can be sent to [email protected]. | The maker directs support questions to [email protected]. |
Plans
CitePlex
- FreeFree
- Pro$6.58 a month
- Team$16.58 a month
- Pro$78.96 a year
- Team$198.96 a year
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MakeCitation
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