AllCitations vs BibMe
BibMe is another Chegg-owned citation tool (like EasyBib and Citation Machine). AllCitations is an independent, completely free alternative.
Competitor type
web citation generator
BibMe covers the basic browser citation use case, especially for students who already know the Chegg toolset. AllCitations is broader if you want free exports, no ads, and fewer paywall tradeoffs.
Best for
students who want a familiar citation generator for basic assignments
- Important features are limited on the free tier
- Ad-heavy experience
- No BibTeX or RIS export in this comparison
- Less useful for research-library workflows
| Feature | AllCitations | BibMe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free (limited) / $9.95/mo |
| All styles free | ✓ | ✗ |
| No ads | ✓ | ✗ |
| Citation styles | 30+ | ~7 (paid) |
| BibTeX export | ✓ | ✗ |
| RIS export | ✓ | ✗ |
| Word (.docx) export | ✓ | ✗ |
| No account required | ✓ | ✗ |
| PubMed integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Independent (no Chegg) | ✓ | ✗ |
Pricing
AllCitations
Free - all features, no ads, no corporate paywall
BibMe
Limited free citations. Full access requires BibMe Plus ($9.95/month), owned by Chegg.
Why Choose AllCitations
- ✓Independent - not owned by Chegg
- ✓All styles free, no paywall
- ✓No ads or upsells
- ✓Export to BibTeX, RIS, and Word
- ✓PubMed and arXiv for researchers
Compare Other Tools
If BibMe is close but not quite right, these related comparisons cover the rest of the current citation-tool cluster.
Scribbr
Scribbr is a polished browser citation tool for common student workflows. AllCitations keeps the browser-first experience but adds more export options, more styles, and research-focused integrations.
MyBib
MyBib is a simple browser citation generator with a familiar student-first flow. AllCitations covers more styles, removes ads, and adds export and import support for users who need more than a quick one-off citation.
Zotero
Zotero is built for managing full reference libraries, PDFs, and long-running research projects. AllCitations is faster when you just need accurate citations in the browser without setup or sync overhead.
EasyBib
EasyBib is a long-standing citation generator that many students already recognize. AllCitations keeps the speed of a web tool while making styles, exports, and core workflows available without a subscription.
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