What is MyBib?
MyBib is a free, open-source reference management software designed to help researchers organize and manage their references and format bibliographies. Originally released in 2002 by Cheng Gao as a Windows-only desktop application, MyBib has evolved into a cross-platform tool that syncs across devices.
Key features of MyBib include:
- Store an unlimited number of references for books, journal articles, websites, and other sources
- Organize references with folders and tags
- Annotate PDFs and attach files/notes to references
- Generate bibliographies in over 300 citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
- Available on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android
- Cloud sync and web access to references across devices
- Collaborate with groups using shared collections
- Powerful search tool across reference fields and file attachments
- Customizable interface with multiple themes
- Import/export references and databases
An open-source software with an active user community, MyBib offers the core functionality of commercial tools like EndNote but is entirely free to use. Its cloud-based architecture allows seamless access across devices and collaboration with colleagues. If you need a capable reference manager for academic writing and research, MyBib is an excellent free option.
Zotero, Mendeley, Paperpile, Cite This For Me, EasyBib, Bibliography.com, BibGuru, Citation Machine, Zenreader, BibMe, RefMe are some alternatives to MyBib.