Best Citation Manager · pricing · Updated June 2026
Citationsy pricing (2026)
Citationsy starts at $0/mo (Free), across 3 plans. Best for students. Every figure links to Citationsy's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Free)
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: students; casual researchers; quick bibliography generation
Citationsy plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | flat | Free tier with limited features. Citation generation in 8,000+ styles. Limited reference storage. Official page was down (HTTP 522) on 2026-06-18. | spotsaas.com |
| Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | — | flat | $9.99/month standard (corrected from draft's $4.99, which is the student rate). Unlimited references, unlimited bibliographies, Word export, backups. 50% student discount → $4.99/mo. Secondary sources only; official page inaccessible (HTTP 522) 2026-06-18. | spotsaas.com |
| Pro (Annual) | $4.17 | −58% | flat | ~$49.99/year (~$4.17/month equiv). Same features as monthly Pro; ~58% cheaper than the $9.99 monthly rate. 50% student discount available. Secondary sources only; official page inaccessible (HTTP 522) 2026-06-18. | spotsaas.com |
Last verified 2026-06-18. Official citationsy.com/pricing returned HTTP 522 on 2026-06-18 (down). CORRECTION: draft's standard Pro of $4.99/month is the STUDENT rate; current third-party listings (G2, SpotSaaS, search corroboration) show standard Pro at $9.99/month, student $4.99/month, annual ~$49.99/year. Prices unverifiable against the live official page — secondary only. Cross-checked against g2.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: Chrome Extension, iOS App, Word Export.
Key features: 8,000+ citation styles; 50% student discount on Pro; Clean minimal interface; Mobile iOS app.
Plan limits: Official pricing page inaccessible (HTTP 522) on 2026-06-18 — prices from secondary sources only; Standard Pro is $9.99/mo; $4.99/mo is the student rate (draft mislabeled this); No native Word or Google Docs plugin (Word export only).
Frequently asked questions
How much does Citationsy cost?
Citationsy starts at $0/mo (Free); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-18.
Is Citationsy cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Citationsy publishes a 58% discount for paying annually (on the Pro (Annual) plan). Verified 2026-06-18.
What are cheaper alternatives to Citationsy?
Cheaper citation manager than Citationsy (entry $0/mo) include Zotero at $1.67/mo, Paperpile at $4.15/mo. Verified 2026-06-18.
Does Citationsy support HIPAA?
Citationsy HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Citationsy have a free plan?
Citationsy free tier: Yes.
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