Citation et Logiciels de Gestion Bibliographiques

Qu'est-ce qu'un logiciel de gestion bibliographique?

Un logiciel de gestion de bibliographique peut être très utile si vous avez besoin d'utiliser de nombreuses sources d'information pour vos recherches. Ce type de logiciel vous permet de :

  • Collecter, stocker et organiser des références à partir de bases de données et de sites Web de bibliothèques
  • Mettre en forme vos références automatiquement dans le style de citation que vous avez choisi
  • Générer automatiquement des citations dans le texte et une liste de références lorsque vous rédigez un article
  • Enregistrer ou créer un lien vers des documents en texte intégral (par exemple, des fichiers PDF)
  • Partagez vos références
  • Synchoniser les références sur plusieurs appareils

Choisir un logiciel de gestion bibliographique

La bibliothèque de l'Université de l'Alberta ne recommande ni ne soutient aucun produit en particulier, mais nous avons rassemblé des informations sur certaines des options les plus populaires en matière de logiciel de gestion des références.

Pour une comparaison détaillée, utilisez le tableau ci-dessous. Les fonctionnalités du logiciel changent régulièrement, donc si vous trouvez des informations supplémentaires ou contradictoires, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter et nous essaierons d'intégrer ces informations.

Veuillez noter que l’accès de l'U of A à RefWorks a pris fin le 31 décembre 2021.

Tableau de comparaison

  Endnote X9 Endnote basic Mendeley
ACCESS AND  COST COMPARISON        
Product and Vendor EndNote X9 Desktop
(Clarivate)
EndNote Basic
(Clarivate)
Mendeley
(Elsevier)
Zotero
(open source)
Where to get it UAlberta IST OnTheHub EndNote Online Mendeley download Zotero download
Costs

$140 via UAlberta OnTheHub (one-time cost)

Free

Free (cost to upgrade storage)

Free (cost to upgrade storage)

Operating system
  • Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • ​​​​​macOS 10.10 or later
  • Windows 7 or later
  • ​​​​​macOS 
  • Linux
  • Windows 7 or later
  • ​​​​​macOS 10.11 or later, including Catalina and Big Sur 1 
  • Linux
  • Chromebook
Main access (web/cloud or desktop/laptop)

Mainly single desktop/laptop. Can sync to cloud through Endnote Online/Basic.

Web/cloud only

Desktop/laptop and web/cloud. Can sync with multiple computers.

Desktop/laptop and web/cloud. Can sync with multiple computers.

Mobile version (phone, tablet) Yes (iOS, not Android) Yes (iOS, not Android) No Yes (iOS or 3rd party options)
Registration/account required? Only for cloud sync and collaborator sharing. Can use locally without an account. Yes Yes Only for cloud sync and collaborator sharing. Can use locally without an account.
Support options

Email or phone

Community forum

Email or phone

Community forum

Email, phone, or chat DIY support only, via user forums
Accessibility ADA Compliance ADA Compliance Accessibility Accessibility forum posts
PROS / CONS EndNote X9 EndNote Basic Mendeley Zotero
Best features

Ability to store a large number of references and PDFs (10,000+); partially automated retrieval of full text (30-50% will be retrieved); deduplicates large numbers of references; increased citation accuracy due to large number of reference types; highly customizable; ability to work offline.

Cloud-based, so option to work away from primary workstation.

Free (up to 2GB of online storage); user-friendly interface; easy to add references; PDF annotation within the program; ability to work offline; connects with MS Word.

Free (up to 300 MB online storage); open source; user-friendly interface; easy to add references; PDF annotation within the program; ability to work offline; connects with MS Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice.

Possible drawbacks

Price (~$140); license tied to one device; steeper learning curve than other options; importing non-traditional types of reference (e.g., webpages) can be challenging.

Limited storage capacity; limited citation styles.

Does not connect with Google Docs; limited storage space when sharing with groups; difficulty importing accurate metadata for some source types.

Limited free cloud-based storage space; works best with one primary workstation.

REFERENCE MANAGEMENT FEATURES EndNote X9 EndNote Basic Mendeley Zotero
Storage (references and file attachments) Unlimited 50,000 references or 2GB Unlimited on local computer, 2GB in cloud (can pay to upgrade) Unlimited on local computer, 300MB in cloud (can pay to upgrade)
Reference import methods
  • Manual
  • RIS file
  • Direct from many databases
  • Manual
  • RIS file
  • Direct from many databases
  • Manual
  • RIS file
  • Direct from some Elsevier databases
  • PDF drag & drop
  • Identifier (e.g., DOI)
  • Manual
  • RIS file
  • PDF drag & drop
  • Identifier (e.g., DOI, ISBN)
Browser import

Capture Reference Tool

  • Chrome 
  • ​​​​​Firefox 
  • Safari

Capture Reference Tool

  • Chrome 
  • ​​​​​Firefox 
  • Safari

Mendeley Web Importer

  • Chrome 
  • ​​​​​Firefox 
  • Edge

 

Zotero Connector

  • Chrome
  • ​​​​​Firefox
  • Safari (bundled with Zotero 6 download)
  • Edge
Duplicate record detection Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Customizable metadata fields Yes No, but can add notes No, but can use tags and add notes No, but can use tags and add notes
Search within own records  Simple and advanced Simple search only Simple and advanced Simple and advanced
Search external catalogues or databases Yes (7000+) Yes (5) Yes (in online version), details are unclear No
Annotate PDFs Yes No Yes Yes
Collaboration tools  Share full library Share folders Groups for sharing ideas and references. Private groups only. Share folders. All collaborators must have Zotero account.
Export records Yes, but doesn't transfer attachments Yes, but doesn't transfer attachments Yes, in desktop version, but doesn't transfer attachments Yes, but doesn't transfer attachments
CITATION GENERATION FEATURES EndNote X9 EndNote Basic Mendeley Zotero
Word processor integration (e.g. MS Word, Google Docs) 
  • MS Word
  • LibreOffice
  • MS Word
  • LibreOffice
  • MS Word
  • LibreOffice
  • MS Word
  • LibreOffice
  • Google Docs
Number of citation styles 7,000+ predefined Top 21 most commonly used styles 9000+ pre-defined 9000+ pre-defined
Custom style editing Yes No Yes Yes