Mendeley

A free reference manager and academic social network.

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Overview

Mendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research. It's a popular choice for students and researchers, offering a suite of tools to support the research workflow. While not primarily an AI tool, Mendeley is part of the Elsevier family and is increasingly integrating AI features.

✨ Key Features

  • Reference management
  • PDF reader with annotation and highlighting
  • Collaboration tools for groups
  • Personalized research recommendations
  • Career opportunities and funding announcements

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Part of the Elsevier ecosystem, with close integration with Scopus and ScienceDirect
  • Strong social networking features
  • User-friendly interface

Unique Value: Organize your research, collaborate with others, and discover new papers with a free and easy-to-use reference manager.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Reference management Creating bibliographies and citations Organizing and annotating PDFs Collaborative research

✅ Best For

  • Providing a comprehensive solution for managing references and research materials.
  • Facilitating collaboration and discovery within the academic community.

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Advanced AI-powered literature analysis
  • Academic writing assistance

🏆 Alternatives

Zotero EndNote ReadCube Papers

Mendeley's integration with the Elsevier ecosystem provides a seamless experience for researchers who use Scopus and ScienceDirect.

💻 Platforms

Desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux) Web iOS Android

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Microsoft Word LibreOffice

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (NA tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ SSO

💰 Pricing

$4.99/mo
Free Tier Available

Free tier: 2 GB of storage.

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