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At a Glance
EndNote
EndNote
Star Rating
(183)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Reference Manager
Reference Manager
Star Rating
(12)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that EndNote excels in its integration with Microsoft Word, allowing for seamless citation and bibliography management, while Reference Manager lacks this level of integration, making the process more cumbersome.
  • Reviewers mention that EndNote's ability to manage PDFs and annotate them directly within the software is a standout feature, whereas users of Reference Manager have noted that it does not offer this functionality, leading to a less efficient workflow.
  • G2 users highlight that EndNote's customer support is rated higher, with a score of 7.7, compared to Reference Manager's 7.3, indicating that users find EndNote more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
  • Users on G2 report that EndNote has a more robust product direction, scoring 6.6, which suggests ongoing improvements and updates, while Reference Manager's lower score of 3.5 indicates potential stagnation in development.
  • Reviewers say that EndNote's user interface, while slightly less intuitive with a score of 7.4, offers more advanced features that power users appreciate, whereas Reference Manager's higher ease of use score of 8.5 may come at the cost of advanced functionality.
  • Users report that EndNote's extensive library of citation styles and the ability to customize them is a significant advantage, while Reference Manager's more limited options can be a drawback for users needing specific formatting requirements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
EndNote
No pricing available
Reference Manager
No pricing available
Free Trial
EndNote
No trial information available
Reference Manager
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
168
8.0
9
Ease of Use
7.4
169
8.5
9
Ease of Setup
7.8
10
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.7
8
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.7
111
7.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
8
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
165
3.5
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
EndNote
EndNote
Reference Manager
Reference Manager
EndNote and Reference Manager are categorized as Reference Management
Unique Categories
EndNote
EndNote has no unique categories
Reference Manager
Reference Manager has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
EndNote
EndNote
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
63.5%
Reference Manager
Reference Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
58.3%
Reviewers' Industry
EndNote
EndNote
Higher Education
45.5%
Research
23.6%
Hospital & Health Care
7.3%
Medical Practice
3.4%
Biotechnology
2.8%
Other
17.4%
Reference Manager
Reference Manager
Higher Education
41.7%
Research
8.3%
Public Policy
8.3%
Photography
8.3%
Pharmaceuticals
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
EndNote
EndNote
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sam L.
SL
Sam L.
Verified User in Higher Education

The ability to organize your references by category makes it easy to sort through your collection. Also it is integrated with Microsoft Word so you can easily cite a reference from your database while typing in Word. Formatting of your bibliography is also...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Research

Since the OS update, Sierra, 10.12.6, Endnote crashes when I try to open a reference, read a pdf, or insert a reference into my word file on my Mac. Further, it crashes Word and all work is lost! It's a disaster and they are not updating it. If they expect...

Reference Manager
Reference Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
GP
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals

Easy access to pubmed articles, cite while you write

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Photography

Sloppy and clumsy interface. Very confusing mechanics. Not presentable in a clear manner.

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Discussions
EndNote
EndNote Discussions
What format does EndNote use?
2 comments
Nabeel S.
NS
Endnote typically uses .enl (EndNote Library), which stores references, citations, PDFs, and other associated information within a single file. Read more
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