The table below outlines the differences among the three citation managers. Explore the chart to see which may best fit your need.

Citation Manager Comparison Chart
	RefWorks	Zotero
Cost	Free for UC users through library subscription (subscription is ending May 2025)	Free open source software
Storage Capacity	Unlimited	300MB free; option to pay for more cloud storage
Ease of use	Easy to set up & learn basics	Easy to learn
Import citation from web page	Yes, using 'Save to RefWorks' tool; but doesn't always work	Yes, also archives the page
Duplicate detection	Yes	Yes, for author(s), journal title, tags; does not add duplicates to the same folder
Cite while writing	Integrates with Word & Google Docs	Integrates with Word & Google Docs
Collaboration support	Easy for groups at the same institution; not supported across institutions	Create public & private groups
Availability after UC	Yes	Yes

Getting started with your choice

Using the table, select which Citation Manager below that you would like to use. This will walk you through the steps of installation, adding citations, and writing with your citation manager.

Are you still unsure which Citation Manager to choose? Wikipedia offers a comprehensive comparison chart that may help you with your decision.