Mendeley

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AI reference manager

520freemium

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What is Mendeley?

Mendeley is a reference manager and academic social network with AI-powered paper recommendations.

Who is using Mendeley?

ResearchersStudents & Educators

Quick verdict

Pricing

freemium

Alternative

Khanmigo — AI tutor by Khan Academy

Scorecard

3.5/ 5

How?

EditorNot yet rated

2.5

ValueBased on pricing model

4.0

Features5 listed features

3.0

PopularityUpvotes and GitHub stars

4.5

Key features

Reference management

PDF annotation

Citation plugin

Paper discovery

Network

Platforms

web, mac, windows, ios

Added

2026-08-13

Getting started with Mendeley

1Visit the official website at www.mendeley.com
2Start with the free tier to explore core features before upgrading
3Integrate it into your workflow — use it on web, mac, windows, ios

Pricing

freemiumFree tier available, paid plans for advanced features

Official Website

Mendeley FAQ

Is Mendeley free to use?

Mendeley offers a free tier with limited features. Paid plans unlock the full toolkit.

What platforms does Mendeley support?

Mendeley is available on web, mac, windows, ios. Check the official website for the most up-to-date platform availability.

What are some Mendeley alternatives?

Popular alternatives include Khanmigo, Quizlet Q-Chat, QuillBot. See the full comparison →

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