Citavi
The All-in-One Writing and Referencing Solution.
Overview
Citavi is a program for reference management and knowledge organization for Microsoft Windows. It is used in academia to manage bibliographies, and it also includes features for knowledge organization, task planning, and note-taking.
✨ Key Features
- Reference management
- Knowledge organization
- Task planning
- PDF annotation
- Quotation and thought organization
- Extensive citation style support
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Integrated knowledge organization and task planning
- Strong focus on the entire research workflow
- Excellent for structuring complex writing projects
Unique Value: Citavi uniquely combines reference management with powerful knowledge organization and task planning features, supporting the entire research and writing process.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Planning and writing a PhD thesis
- Organizing notes and quotes for a book chapter
- Creating a structured literature review
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Mac and Linux users (as it is Windows-only)
- Users who need a simple, free reference manager
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike other reference managers, Citavi is designed to help researchers not just store sources, but also to structure their thoughts, organize quotes, and plan their writing. This makes it particularly well-suited for large and complex projects.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (N/A tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Up to 100 references per project
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