License: Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Status: Active
- RIS: opens and saves, partial fidelity. Imports and exports RIS; some fields may map differently
- BIB: opens and saves, full fidelity. Native BibTeX and BibLaTeX libraries
This replaces EndNote
JabRef
Free open-source reference manager for BibTeX and BibLaTeX libraries, with online catalog search and Word and LibreOffice citing.
Facts
- Made by
- JabRef developers
- Website
- www.jabref.org
- License
- License: Open sourceMIT
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Self-hostable
- No
- Works offline
- Yes
- Account required
- No
- Maturity
- Stable
- Source code
- github: JabRef/jabref
- Maintenance
- Status: ActiveLast commit
JabRef is a free alternative to
Situational. Best for BibTeX and LaTeX users.
0 people switched
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Repository checks, newest first; last checked Oct 8, 2026. Checks older than 90 days are kept as one per week.
| Checked | Last commit | Latest release | Stars | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v5.15 | 4,792 | Open |
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