EndNote vs RefWorks
EndNote
endnote.com
RefWorks
refworks.proquest.comSide by side
| Figure | EndNote | RefWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Reference Management Software | 8.5 (#4) | 7.9 (#18) |
| Spec score · Citation Management Software | 8.5 (#5) | 7.9 (#18) |
| Citation styles | EndNote provides access to over 7,000 citation styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago. | RefWorks generates bibliographies and citations from thousands of citation styles; the product page lists 7,000+ styles. |
| Cloud access | EndNote can sync a desktop library with EndNote Web; the product page says a purchase includes three years of EndNote Web access. | RefWorks is browser-based and provides a consistent interface and features across platforms. |
| Support | EndNote advertises free product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone, email, or web chat. | Clarivate lists 24/7 product training and support for RefWorks. |
| Trial | The 30-day trial includes all features of the paid version, according to EndNote's installation instructions. | The RefWorks product page offers a Request a Trial option without stating a trial duration. |
| 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. | RefWorks supports Google Docs and Microsoft Word through its RefWorks Citation Manager add-in. |
Plans
EndNote
- Upgrade License$94, paid once
- Student License$113, paid once
- Full License$206, paid once
- Multi-User LicensePriced on request
In their own words
EndNote
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.
RefWorks
RefWorks is a cloud-based reference management service for collecting, organizing, collaborating on, and publishing research. Users can find, import, and save references from sources such as PubMed and the Library of Congress, then organize files including PDF, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and HTML. Deduplication tools help maintain a reference library. The service can generate citations and bibliographies in more than 6,000 styles, and includes a citation style editor. Its RefWorks Citation Manager add-in connects with Google Docs and Microsoft Word. Researchers can privately share full-text documents and work together on group projects in real time. RefWorks also integrates with databases and library systems including Web of Science, ProQuest Central, and Summon. It runs in a browser, and its interface is available in nine languages. New users can enter an institutional email to check subscription availability; access is offered through subscribing institutions. Institutional administrators can manage accounts, distribute citation styles, measure usage, and set collaboration and annotation rights. Pricing is available on request, and the product page offers a trial request without stating its duration.