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Papis vs Zotero
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| Fact | Papis | Zotero |
|---|---|---|
| Language | HTML | JavaScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Stars | 1.8k | 16k |
| Latest | v0.16.1 | 10.0.9 |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-11 |
| Release cadence | about 152 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 7 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 Mendeley. Alternatives to Mendeley →
PartialPapisCommand-line library with BibTeX export and git-based sync; no graphical PDF annotation or cloud sync.
Full replacementZoteroCollects, organises and annotates papers, cites them in Word, LibreOffice and Google Docs, and imports a Mendeley library.
Papis
✓ signed The latest release, v0.16.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Zotero
unsigned The latest release, 10.0.9, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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