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RefWorks vs ResearchGate

A side-by-side look at RefWorks and ResearchGate. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

RefWorks

RefWorks

Office & Productivity

RefWorks is a web-based bibliography and citation management tool that allows users to create their own personal citation database. Users can manually enter citations or import them from research databases and Google Scholar to generate bibliographies, store and organize sources, and create in-text citations and footnotes in various citation styles like APA and MLA.

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ResearchGate

ResearchGate

Social & Communications

ResearchGate is a social networking site for scientists and researchers to share papers, ask and answer questions, and find collaborators. With over 19 million members, it allows researchers to connect with others in their field and discover research from around the world.

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