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JabRef vs Papis

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JabRefPapis
LanguageJavaHTML
LicenceMITGPL-3.0
Stars4.9k1.8k
Latestv5.15v0.16.1
Last push2026-11-112026-11-02
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 152 days between releases
Active contributors62+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Mendeley. Alternatives to Mendeley →

    PartialJabRefDesktop manager for BibTeX and BibLaTeX libraries, aimed at LaTeX users.

    PartialPapisCommand-line library with BibTeX export and git-based sync; no graphical PDF annotation or cloud sync.