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JabRef

JabRef

Open Source

JabRef is a free and open-source reference management software, primarily designed for LaTeX users, utilizing BibTeX and BibLaTeX formats for efficient organization and citation of academic references and documents.

Excellent integration with LaTeX via BibTeX/BibLaTeX.
Autocompletion
Education & Reference
Qiqqa

Qiqqa

Freemium

Qiqqa is a robust, award-winning research management software designed for academic and commercial researchers. It offers comprehensive tools for managing, annotating, and analyzing PDF documents, facilitating collaboration, bibliography generation, and knowledge discovery within research projects.

Comprehensive PDF management and annotation features.
Collaborative
Backup & Sync Education & Reference File Management Office & Productivity Social & Communications
BibDesk

BibDesk

Open Source

BibDesk is a free and open-source reference management application designed specifically for macOS users to organize bibliographic data and manage citations.

Excellent BibTeX and LaTeX integration.
Typesetting
Education & Reference
iTunes U

iTunes U

Free

iTunes U is a comprehensive educational platform within the Apple ecosystem, offering access to a vast collection of free educational content from leading universities and institutions worldwide. It provides courses, lectures, books, and other learning materials for on-the-go study.

Free access to high-quality educational content.
Education
Education & Reference
Reference.com

Reference.com is a comprehensive online platform offering dictionary, thesaurus, and encyclopedia resources. It provides definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and in-depth articles across a wide range of topics, serving as a valuable tool for study, research, and language learning.

Comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus.
Multiple languages
Education & Reference
Wordnik

Wordnik

Free

Wordnik is a comprehensive online English dictionary offering more than just definitions. It provides a rich linguistic resource with extensive examples of word usage, pronunciations, related words, and a vibrant community for language enthusiasts.

Extensive real-world usage examples provide valuable context.
Support of multiple dicitonary formats
Education & Reference
colwiz

colwiz

Freemium

colwiz is a comprehensive research management software designed for academics and researchers. It provides tools for organizing research papers, generating bibliographies, collaborating with peers, and managing research projects.

Free to use across all platforms.
Bibliography generator
Education & Reference
Paperpile

Paperpile

Commercial

Paperpile is a web-based reference manager designed for researchers and students. It streamlines the process of collecting, organizing, and citing research papers, with robust integration with Google Workspace and other popular academic tools.

Excellent integration with Google Docs and Google Drive
Sync with Google Drive
Education & Reference Office & Productivity
wikiHow

wikiHow

Free

wikiHow is a comprehensive online platform offering step-by-step guides on an incredibly diverse range of topics. It empowers users with practical knowledge, from everyday tasks to complex skills, all presented in an easy-to-follow, community-driven format. It's a go-to resource for anyone looking to learn 'how-to' do almost anything, fostering self-sufficiency and skill development.

Vast and diverse content library covering almost any 'how-to' topic.
Wiki
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