AllCitations vs EasyBib
EasyBib was one of the first online citation generators. AllCitations is a modern, free alternative with more styles, better exports, and no account required.
Competitor type
web citation generator
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.
Best for
students already familiar with EasyBib's browser workflow
- Many citation styles are paywalled
- Account requirements add friction
- Exports are more limited in this comparison
- Less appealing if you want an entirely free workflow
| Feature | AllCitations | EasyBib |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free (MLA only) / $9.95/mo |
| All styles free | ✓ | ✗ |
| Citation styles | 30+ | ~7 (paid) |
| BibTeX export | ✓ | ✗ |
| RIS export | ✓ | ✗ |
| Word (.docx) export | ✓ | ✗ |
| No account required | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto-detect DOI/ISBN | ✓ | ✓ |
| PubMed integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| In-text citations | ✓ | Paid only |
Pricing
AllCitations
Free - all 30+ styles, all features, no account
EasyBib
Only MLA is free. APA, Chicago, and other styles require EasyBib Plus ($9.95/month).
Why Choose AllCitations
- ✓All citation styles are free (EasyBib charges for APA/Chicago)
- ✓BibTeX, RIS, and Word export included
- ✓No account or subscription needed
- ✓PubMed and arXiv for research papers
Compare Other Tools
If EasyBib 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.
Citation Machine
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.
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