Zotero

Zotero is a free, open-source reference management tool tailored for students, researchers, and academics. It simplifies collecting, organizing, citing, and sharing academic sources—from journal articles to books—with one-click web scraping from libraries, databases, and publisher sites. Integrates seamlessly with word processors like Word and Google Docs for instant citation insertion and bibliography formatting in hundreds of styles. Syncs across devices via cloud storage (free tier included) and supports collaborative research projects. A must-have to streamline workflows without core cost barriers.