AllCitations vs Citation Machine
Citation Machine is owned by the same company as EasyBib. AllCitations offers a free, ad-free alternative with more features and no paywall.
Competitor type
web citation generator
Citation Machine is another familiar browser citation tool aimed at students. AllCitations is the cleaner fit if you want the same quick-start experience without ads, subscriptions, or export limitations.
Best for
students who want a familiar browser citation workflow
- Heavy ads and upsell pressure
- Broader access is gated behind a paid plan
- No BibTeX or RIS export in this comparison
- Less support for research-oriented workflows
| Feature | AllCitations | Citation Machine |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✓ | ✗ |
Pricing
AllCitations
Free - all features, no ads, no limits
Citation Machine
Limited free tier with heavy ads. Full access requires Cite This For Me Plus ($9.95/month).
Why Choose AllCitations
- ✓Completely free with no ads
- ✓30+ styles without a paywall
- ✓Export to BibTeX, RIS, and Word
- ✓No account or credit card needed
- ✓PubMed and arXiv integrations
Compare Other Tools
If Citation Machine 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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