Mendeley
A reference management software and academic social network.
Overview
Mendeley is a free reference manager and an academic social network. Manage your research, showcase your work, connect and collaborate with over six million researchers worldwide.
✨ Key Features
- Reference management
- PDF annotation
- Collaboration tools
- Research network
- Data import from other reference managers
- Cross-platform availability
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Academic social network features
- Integration with Elsevier's products (Scopus, ScienceDirect)
- Generous free storage
Unique Value: Mendeley combines reference management with an academic social network, facilitating research collaboration and discovery.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Creating a shared library of research papers for a lab group
- Annotating PDFs for a literature review
- Generating citations for a manuscript
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who prefer a completely open-source solution
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to Zotero, Mendeley offers more cloud storage in its free tier and has a built-in social network. Unlike EndNote, it has a more modern interface and a free version with substantial features.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (N/A tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 2 GB of personal storage
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