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At a Glance
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)
Star Rating
(22)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Zotero
Zotero
Star Rating
(97)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Cite This For Me (formerly RefME) offers a user-friendly interface, making it easy for beginners to navigate and utilize its features, while Zotero, although slightly more complex, provides a robust set of tools for advanced users.
  • Reviewers mention that Zotero excels in its ability to organize and manage references with its tagging and folder system, which is particularly beneficial for users handling large volumes of research, whereas Cite This For Me is praised for its simplicity in citation generation.
  • G2 users highlight that the ease of setup for Zotero is significantly higher, with a score of 9.5, indicating a smoother installation process compared to Cite This For Me, which lacks detailed setup guidance.
  • Users on G2 report that the quality of support for Zotero is rated higher at 7.9, with many users appreciating the active community and extensive documentation, while Cite This For Me's support is seen as less responsive.
  • Reviewers say that both products meet requirements equally well, scoring 9.1, but users mention that Zotero's advanced features, such as web scraping and integration with word processors, provide a more comprehensive solution for academic writing.
  • Users report that while Cite This For Me shines in its straightforward citation tools, Zotero's product direction is viewed more positively, with a score of 7.6, indicating ongoing improvements and feature updates that cater to user needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)
No pricing available
Zotero
No pricing available
Free Trial
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)
No trial information available
Zotero
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
17
9.1
79
Ease of Use
8.0
17
8.5
79
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.5
7
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.1
12
7.9
54
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
16
7.6
74
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)
Zotero
Zotero
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME) and Zotero are categorized as Reference Management
Unique Categories
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME) has no unique categories
Zotero
Zotero has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.0%
Zotero
Zotero
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
38.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)
Writing and Editing
40.0%
Higher Education
15.0%
Research
10.0%
Hospital & Health Care
10.0%
Medical Practice
5.0%
Other
20.0%
Zotero
Zotero
Higher Education
36.8%
Research
28.4%
Education Management
8.4%
Hospital & Health Care
3.2%
Biotechnology
3.2%
Other
20.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)
Cite This For Me (formerly RefME)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dennis G.
DG
Dennis G.
Verified User in Research

I have been using this tool for over three years now. As a freelancer, I like this software because it helps me site various documents according to different styles. I can cite using APA, MLA, HARVARD, CHICAGO among other styles with ease. The bibliography...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Higher Education

Nothing in particular, as it does what it's supposed to.

Zotero
Zotero
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Research
GR
Verified User in Research

Back in college I used Zotero for everything. Its seamless Firefox integration and later integration with Word were exactly what I needed, and unlike EndNote, I could install it on all my own devices with no trouble and no fees. I now use it very...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Research

It's hard to format citations for publication and it's hard to share content of the citation library with others.

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Discussions
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Cite This For Me (formerly RefME) Discussions
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Cite This For Me (formerly RefME) has no discussions with answers
Zotero
Zotero Discussions
How do i reference webpages?
2 comments
Scruffs O.
SO
It isn't available immediately, but if you select a different option--book for example--, you are able to change it after the fact to be a web page.Read more
Can you tell me, why the need to include so much information in a citation?
2 comments
MF
the field is there just in case we (author, the one who cite) have the info. Not all field are compulsory.. My way.. I'd normally find the items isbn or...Read more
What is Zotero used for?
2 comments
Vladislav I.
VI
Systematic and collaborative bibliography managementRead more