| Endnote | Zotero | |
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Latest version |
X21 | 5.0.96.3 |
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Website |
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Advantages |
Offers more features than Zotero |
Available through NTG approved Software List for use on NTG assets
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Cost |
Standalone purchase required approximately $460 Online web version is free |
Open source software - free to download |
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Storage |
Unlimited references and storage locally Online version limited to 50,000 references and 2GB storage |
Additional storage costs apply over 300MB, managed via the online account used to sync your references across different devices. If you choose to store references on one device only there is no limit to the number of references you can add to your library. |
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Installation |
Installation can be requested through IT services after purchasing a licence. Online version can be freely accessed, request through IT services for the installation of Cite While You Write Add-in |
Can be requested on any computer through the IT service catalogue. |
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Operating systems |
Windows, MacOS | Windows, MacOS |
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Online components |
A free EndNote online account provides limited functionality, it can be used as an adjunct to the desktop product and allows syncing and sharing references. | Allows syncing and sharing of references via an online account with Zotero.com |
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Apps |
iPad app available | Third party apps available |
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Word processor compatibility |
MS Word, OpenOffice, LibreOffice | MS Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice |
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Add-Ins |
‘Cite While You Write’ plug-in (require installation by IT Services on an NTG Asset) | Plug-ins should be automatically installed on your supported Word Processor upon download and installation of Zotero. |
| Citation Styles | Over 6000 styles available |
Over 8000 free styles available |
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Database imports |
Yes |
Yes |
| Webpage capture | Yes, with ‘Endnote Click’ browser extension | Yes, with the ‘Zotero Connector’ browser extension |
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File attachments |
Files can be attached to references (most commonly, PDFs) |
Files can be attached to references (most commonly, PDFs) |
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PDF notes |
Yes, annotate, highlight and underline |
Yes |
| Filing options |
Yes, create groups and group sets for their references |
Users can create folders to organise their references |
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Collaboration |
Can share reference groups/libraries with EndNote online |
Ability to create public groups |