Best Citation Generator Tools in 2026
Updated
In short: EasyBib is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Cite This For Me and CiteMaker. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Cite This For Me. The lowest first paid tier on this page is MyBib at $0.17/mo.
References are easier to assemble when source details can move into the format and writing workflow you use. These citation generators are ranked as a best-of selection. Compare URL import and identifier lookup with BibTeX export, browser extensions, and Word add-ins; citation style count can also help distinguish how each handles formatting. MyBib, CiteMaker, and CiteMe head the opening entries, followed by Cite This For Me and Scribbr Citation Generator. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing as well. The criteria give you a way to weigh source entry, export and integration options, formatting scope, and cost against the needs of your papers or other documents.
29 citation generator tools ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 EasyBib Top pick · 7.6 Free plan · Free
#2 Cite This For Me Runner-up · 7.3 Free plan · £6.99/mo
#3 CiteMaker Also great · 7.2 - Free planFree trial extensionWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
- Browser extension
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan AndroidextensioniOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Citation style count
- 7,000
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
- Browser extension
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms£6.99/mofirst paid tier About Cite This For MeVisit site - Free trial AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
- Browser extension
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan apiextensionWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Citation style count
- 10,000
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
- Browser extension
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan extensionWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 2 /mo
- Citation style count
- 9,000
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
- Browser extension
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$0.17/mofirst paid tier About MyBibVisit site - Free plan extensionWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Citation style count
- 9,000
- Browser extension
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$2.55/mofirst paid tier About PetalVisit site - Free plan extensionWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
- Browser extension
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan extensionWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
- Browser extension
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Free plan extensionWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 4.99 /mo
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
- Browser extension
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms$3.25/mofirst paid tier About CitePlainVisit site - Free plan extensionWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Citation style count
- 150
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
- Browser extension
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 4.99 /mo
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
- Browser extension
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 5 /mo
- Citation style count
- 5
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
- Browser extension
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Citation style count
- 4
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Identifier lookup
- No
- Browser extension
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 9.95 /mo
- Citation style count
- 7,000
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Citation style count
- 9
- Identifier lookup
- No
- URL import
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Citation style count
- 9
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 5 /mo
- Citation style count
- 10
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Citation style count
- 12
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Citation style count
- 7,000
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms - Web
- Identifier lookup
- Yes
- URL import
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planFree trialPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which citation generator tool is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
EasyBib is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.6. Cite This For Me is second and CiteMaker third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, MyBib has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.17/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.