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Paperlib vs Zotero
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| Fact | Paperlib | Zotero |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Stars | 2.3k | 16k |
| Latest | release-electron-3.1.12 | 10.0.9 |
| Last push | 2026-04-01 | 2026-11-11 |
| Release cadence | about 75 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace EndNote. Alternatives to EndNote →
PartialPaperlibPaper library with metadata lookup, a quick-copy reference plugin and an MS Word plugin; fewer citation styles.
Full replacementZoteroLibraries of references and PDFs with citations in thousands of styles.
Paperlib
- release-electron-3.1.122025-09-281. Migration: from cloud database to local database. by @geofferychen777
- release-electron-3.1.102024-12-221. Fix: tag links in the right panel don't work. by @geoffreychen777
- release-electron-3.1.92024-08-231. Fix: a view bug of the table reader view. by @geoffreychen777
- release-electron-3.1.82024-07-251. Fix: a bug when move file cross disk device. by @geoffreychen777
- release-electron-3.1.72024-07-111. Fix: a bug when editing the code repository metadata. by @geoffreychen777
Zotero
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Paperlib
unsigned The latest release, release-electron-3.1.12, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Zotero
unsigned The latest release, 10.0.9, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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