# EndNote Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is EndNote the right Legal Research solution for you? Explore 37 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/234808/EndNote/reviews --- EndNote 4.4 (37) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/234808/EndNote/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of EndNote Ease of use 4.0 Customer Service 3.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews UT Umais T Research AssistantHigher Education, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “References are easily integrated into word documents.“ May 5, 2022 Nazmul H GAEducation Management, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The price for students is relatively high, which can sometimes be unaffordable without a funding source.“ July 6, 2025 SD SHannon D nnEducation Management, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It's glitchy and requires multiple opening to work integrated with WORD.“ January 16, 2024 MA Mohammed A ResearcherResearch, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It also has an interface that is a little bit complicated for first-timers to use.“ January 22, 2023 MA Mohammed A ResearcherResearch, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The software does not come for free, and the price may be too high for some people.“ January 22, 2023 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 37 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Samuel A. DR. Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "intricate usage" August 31, 2022 3.0 It takes months to fully grasp the overall usage of the software Pros It has the simplicity of referencing work or articles without hustle. Cons This software could just put all the various libraries together and avoid the hustle of getting to individual libraries to get an article. Switched from [Mendeley](https://www.capterra.com/p/233913/Mendeley/) Similar issue Review Source LS Leila S. Research Scientist Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easier way to cite papers" December 8, 2023 4.0 Overall, using endnote for bibliography is much easier than using the refence option on the Word itself. Pros I have easily added the endnote extension to Word and for citing a paper or a book etc., I just download the endnote file from google scholar and add to library. I like it that after having the paper source, I can cite it easily in any fil that I want. The best thing is that every detail of the paper is on it and I don't need to add information manually. Cons One thing that I don't like is that it doesn't save which library has been used in a specific file, so switching between files/papers I have to make sure to switch the library. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) I still use the Word itself but for the referencing I use endnote because it is easier to have the files and information for each refrence. Review Source MA Mohammed A. Researcher Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "EndNote: a powerful bibliographic management software" January 22, 2023 5.0 EndNote is an excellent program for keeping track of references and generating bibliographies. It's easy to collaborate with others and integrates well with word processors, but it can be pricey and has a steep learning curve. Pros Capacity to work effectively with a team. Users can easily collaborate with others by sharing their EndNote libraries, ensuring that everyone uses the same sources and is on the same page. It is easy to insert citations and generate bibliographies while composing a paper. Users with more than one computer at their disposal will appreciate EndNote's cloud-based storage option, which makes it possible to access the user's library from any device. Cons The software does not come for free, and the price may be too high for some people. It also has an interface that is a little bit complicated for first-timers to use. Spend some time studying the interface before attempting to use the advanced functions. Switched from [Mendeley](https://www.capterra.com/p/233913/Mendeley/) With Endnote, I can separate the bibliography for each chapter and use it with my team. Review Source HT Helia T. Scientist Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent app to manage references" May 5, 2022 4.0 I really enjoy working with Endnote Pros The thing I like most about endnote is its capacity to save all the references in the cloud. Thus when I am using a new computer I can just login into my account and download all my references. I can also cite the capacity of Endnote to add references directly into MS Word files. Cons Sometimes I notice some crashes when using this app on Mac computers. I also think that the sync function works very slowly. Alternatives considered [EasyBib](https://www.capterra.com/p/209698/EasyBib/)[Mendeley](https://www.capterra.com/p/233913/Mendeley/)[Paperpile](https://www.capterra.com/p/233181/Paperpile/) Reason for choosing EndNote I could share the references batter with endonte Switched from [Mendeley](https://www.capterra.com/p/233913/Mendeley/) I think the endnote makes a better manage of styles output Review Source VR Verified Reviewer GA Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Efficient and Reliable Reference Manager for Academic Research" July 6, 2025 5.0 EndNote has been an essential tool in organizing and managing my references throughout my academic research. Its compatibility with various databases and ease of citation insertion into manuscripts have significantly streamlined my writing process. Despite the cost, its robust features and reliability make it a worthwhile investment. Pros EndNote is a comprehensive reference management software, and I can obtain reference files from various sources, ranging from Google Scholar to the default landing pages of major journals. Cons The price for students is relatively high, which can sometimes be unaffordable without a funding source. Review Source ML Mario L. Computer Scientist Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Way too slow when handling tens of thousands of references" November 20, 2023 3.0 Pros The shared libraries facility. The output to BibTex. Cons The software is way to slow when dealing with a large library of references. I have a library of over 20K references. If you try to share such a library with another researcher, it takes at least five days to transfer. The CPU is at 100% all the Time during such a transfer. Support was no help to resolve the issue. Switched from [Dropbox Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/) EndNote cannot handle efficiently large libraries of references. Review Source HM Heather M. Senior Lecturer Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Extremely useful tool for Academic Referencing" February 26, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with EndNote has been very positive. It saves me a significant amount of time and effort by helping me organise my references efficiently and ensuring my papers are always referenced accurately and professionally. Pros I have been using Endnote as my main referencing software for many years and find it invaluable for saving time and effort when writing academic papers. Being able to import references directly into Endnote from the Academic Journals is particularly useful and the 'Cite While You Write' feature makes preparing a paper very simple. Cons Endnote does take some time to get to grips with. For a novice user, it can appear daunting but once you get the hang of it, you realise that it was worth putting in the time to learn how to use it. There are lots of really useful videos on YouTube, some made by the Endnote team themselves and many by ordinary users, which demonstrate how to use the software. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "End Note for Research Work" August 31, 2024 5.0 Pros EndNote’s robust reference management, extensive citation styles, and powerful search capabilities make organizing research seamless. Its integration with Word and advanced features enhance productivity. Cons EndNote’s interface can be complex and unintuitive. The software plug-in in the Word file sometimes do not work. Review Source Justinne G. PHD Student Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Expensive but useful for academics" July 19, 2022 5.0 Pros This is useful for academia. We use Endnote for our citations since it connects nicely with Microsoft Word. You can download and import endnote citation files from PubMed and it will import all the meta data. The user interface is quite nice too compared to Zotero. Cons They keep changing versions and sometimes I lose citations when updating my library. Review Source Shukurath B. Merchandising Executive Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Review of EndNote" December 18, 2022 4.0 Writing papers and managing references are both made much simpler by Endnote. Additionally, you can collaborate on projects and presentations with others by sharing a library. Pros The user interface is easy to use. I appreciate the ability to automatically add Google Scholar citations to my Endnote library. I like the fact that you can browse your library on other machines with Endnote and save it to the cloud. Cons This software is not freely available and it is too expensive. Review Source Younès S. Enseignant chercheur Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Endnote, un outil puissant de gestion bibliographique" November 29, 2022 4.0 J'au commencé l'utilisation de EndNote en 2010 lors de la préparation de mon mémoire de Magister. Sans aucune formation, j'ai appris à utiliser le logiciel tout seul. J'ai réussi à constituer plusieurs bibliothèques avec des fichiers pdf attachés. Ceci m'a facilité la consultation, la gestion et la citation des références en ma possession. Ce qui m'a impressionné le plus est la gestion des citations dans les manuscrits. En effet, la disponibilité de plusieurs normes de citations, la possibilité d'insérer, de modifier ou de supprimer les citations à partir du logiciel rend la rédaction scientifique si attrayante. Pros Possibilité de réunir tous les documents en un seul endroit avec des pdf attachésDisponibilité de la fonction de recherche dans la liste des documentsDifférents choix de classer les documents ( par nom, par date de publication, par type)Fonction d'importer les références directement à partir des bases documentaires sur le webFonction de "Cite While You Write" permettant d'insérer directement, de mettre à jour, d'éditer ou de supprimer la citation pendant la rédaction d'un manuscritCompatibilité avec des l'ogiciels d'édition Cons Cout du produit relativement onéreuxSeuls les fichiers d'extension pdf peuvent être attachésLe déplacement des fichiers attachés entraine forcément leur réattachement Après éventuelle supression, la réinstallation du logiciel permet de récupérer les bibliothèques crées mais sans fichiers attachés. Review Source FB Françoise B. Retraitée Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Avis" January 18, 2022 4.0 Apprentissage un peu difficile mais quand on sait l’utiliser c’est remarquable Pros Fonctionnalités multiples. Partage sur le web mais dommage qu’on ne puisse pas partager plusieurs bases Cons Je ne trouve plus de vendeur en France ! Review Source MNM Muhammad Noman M. Researcher Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Hassel free Reference and Research paper management Library" May 1, 2022 5.0 Pros Simple and clean User interface. Easy to use and install. Very helpful in managing all your research papers. The citation creation in a large document is super easy with this tool. Cons There is a lot of manual work required to create and manage library. The online sync is only available with the paid subscription. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Lecturer Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Endnote: The most popular application among professional researchers and academics" July 5, 2024 5.0 Initially, I manually compiled a research reference, which was very tiring and boring; with Endnote, everything became fast and easy. Pros 1\. Very efficient reference management application, grouping references in one topic 2. Integrated with Ms. Word, thus speeding up the writing of a quote 3. Team collaboration is easy so that it can make work efficiency 4. Multiplatform, so that it is possible to be accessed from various devices Cons 1\. Expensive prices 2. Synchronization is sometimes problematic 3. Limited search features Review Source RM Robin M. Clinical Associate Mental Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "EndNote is perfect for citing references while you write and keeping track of everything you read." October 24, 2023 5.0 I love EndNote. It is easy to set up, use, and update. Honestly, I do not have the time or the patience to add references to documents manually. (Who does?) Given the additional ability to share the library, I couldn't do without this awesome software. Pros What I like most about EndNote is its reliability. I have a team of three and EndNote allows us to share a single library. It helps us keep track of the search database where we found the article and which of us added the article to the database. I used to use a competitor and it did not do anything close to that. Cons EndNote could only do better by adding a live customer service or technical support team., even if only chat. Of course, that would probably increase the price of the product. Its list of "help" articles is so extensive, the only thing one has to be concerned with is the amount of time it might take to find it. Reason for choosing EndNote EndNote is a far superior reference system to RefWorks. Review Source DW Dawn W. NA Writing and Editing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "a must-have" March 21, 2023 5.0 Absolutely necessary. I could not make a bibliography with Endnote. Literally. It remains among the most difficult of tasks for me. But I can copy and paste author and title info within Endnote and it will assemble these for me. I love the Cite Whilte You Write in Word -- it updates, it saves me massive amounts of time, it creates footnotes, which are the bane of my assistive tech, it works brilliantly. It saves me hours of time and makes it possible to take notes and eventually piece together sources into a report without having to have someone assist me with writing and cutting up source quotes all over the floor. Without Endnote as part of my assistive tech, I couldn't research and write the way I do. Pros I love the fact that Endnote has the potential to gather sources for me, though I haven't yet figured out how this works, possibly because I don't have access to some of the pay-walled search engines that attach to it. I love the fact that references can be created, edited later, and I love that PDFs can be attached to the reference and imported into other programs as needed. This is an absolutely necessary feature for me as I need an accessible way to organize and keep track of sources, as well as ensuring that they are screen readable PDF before loading them into any other program. Because of the way Endnote is made, I create the screen readable PDF and attach it to the reference. Once the reference imports, I know that the PDF will be functional in any assistive tech I may use. I love the idea of the ratings feature because I know there are many sources I may read but which may not be neccessary, and the ability to rate them is very important to know what to look for later. I can label folders and put sources in them so I know what to do with them later. This helps keep my workspace tidy in Endnote and reminds me what I need. I love the Endnote Online and Endnote intregration, and use the Capture Reference quite often. If I'm researching heavily, I can use Endnote daily, sometimes weekly. I'm sure there are many more features I have yet to use. Cons I'm sure there are but I can't think of them at the moment. Because of the steps I need to take for assistive tech, I wish there was a way to batch scan, ocr, and load items into Endnote and then into my coding software, so I could have the computer do the six steps for every documents to be accessible before I even read it. However, this isn't Endnote's problem. I'd just love to be able to have the documents I need assembled in advance so I could work directly on what I needed without having to spend time making them accessible first. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Postdoctoral Fellow - Ecologist Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Research paper writing made easy" July 15, 2023 4.0 I would absolutely recommend EndNote, the only downside is that it is not a free software and come at marked price. This is not a problem when you are working for an institution that has a subscription. Pros Easy to organize research projects and their references, and offers the added advantage of being able to share projects with colleagues. The feature I love the most is how I can download a metafile with citations from a web of science database, this has made my systematic reviews a lot easier. Cons It is not free and although some higher education institutions have a subscription, every time I move to a different institute I lose all my library. Although it is easy to download and export citations, I still have to download the PDF's manually. The interface is not user friendly, makes it difficult and time consuming to navigate. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Ingénieur Hygiène Sécurité Environnement Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Utilisation EndNote" June 2, 2023 4.0 Pros J'ai beaucoup apprécié la facilité de citer des références et d'intégrer une table des références automatisée dans un document Word. Cons Il serait intéressant de pouvoir importer les sources à partir de n'importe quel navigateur web. Review Source AH Afnan H. Researcher Research Used the software for: 1-2 years ### ""Assessing the Pros and Cons of EndNote: A Comprehensive Review of the Reference Management Software" February 11, 2023 5.0 EndNote is a valuable tool for researchers, students, and professionals looking to manage their references and bibliographies. However, its high cost, steep learning curve, and limited customization options can be drawbacks. Pros Centralized storage: EndNote allows users to store all their references in one central location, making it easy to manage and organize their research.Easy reference management: EndNote makes it easy to manage references by allowing users to import, organize, and categorize their references with ease.Compatible with various formats: EndNote is compatible with various formats, including PDFs, Word documents, and more, making it easy to incorporate references into their research projects.Automatic bibliographies: EndNote automates the creation of bibliographies, freeing up users' time to focus on other aspects of their research.Collaboration: EndNote allows users to share their reference library with others, making it a valuable tool for collaborative research projects. Cons EndNote can be slow, especially when working with large reference libraries, and some users have reported technical support issues, making it difficult to resolve problems when they arise. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Web App Programmer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "many other software on the market, but Endnote remains the best" April 15, 2022 5.0 I personally have used it in many scientific papers. I am nowadays mostly using it as a pool of scientific articles in my field of research. It is a great tool. Pros We use this as a quick means to grow our scientific library. It offers great ways to search for entries and it can be easily integrated into papers. Yet another plus, it is quite flexible. Cons I am still getting confused when I see this huge amount of different ways of citations. That has always bothered me, but when you find the one best suited for your purposes, it is perfect. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Computer and Systems Engineer - Ph.D. Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### " EndNote : un outil de gestion des références" December 24, 2022 4.0 Pas la meilleure expérience pour moi EndNote effectue le job mais a beaucoup d'inconvénients, je préfère d'autres outils. Pros J'ai principalement utilisé Endnote pour collecter et formater les citations lorsque je travaillais sur des articles scientifiques. EndNote est utile pour ceux qui utilisent des styles de référencement très courants tels que Harvard, MLA, IEEE et ISO. Cons L'intégration d'EndNote dans Microsoft Office a parfois été difficile. Il existe d'autres programmes (tels que Zotero et Mendeley) qui sont plus conviviaux. L'interface utilisateur peut être lente et peu fiable. Review Source PKD Pawan Kumar D. Student Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "EndNote Review from a University Student point of View" May 26, 2022 5.0 Pros Easy, simple plugin, is compatible with software like Microsoft word, huge database, can be used to cite multiple sources for publications, etc. Cons The database has to be preloaded into the software, unlike other software like Zotero where we can export multiple sources directly into the database when in use. Review Source SD SHannon D. nn Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "No good for APA references " January 16, 2024 3.0 Frustrating, expensive, I wish I would have chosen another citation reference manager. Pros I like keeping track of my references in one spot. Cons Endnote consistently messes up my APA references. It's glitchy and requires multiple opening to work integrated with WORD. The endnote click function stopped working after one month and will not restart. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Research Assistant Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Citation Pal" April 27, 2022 5.0 Overall good experience and offers the good features. Pros Makes citation of large documents pretty much easy. No need to remember the source of the documents, just click and select the reference to be added. Since last year very good improvements found in the updates. It also manages the library of all your research articles and books. The Endnote click ad on integration is very good. Cons The education version is not available for every institution, the institution must have a subscription. A little bit pricy if you purchase it for your own use. Most of the work needs to be done manually which is very cumbersome. The placement of the reference section is not sometimes correct and makes it difficult to change afterwards in the final draft Review Source HA Hajime A. Postdoc Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the most popular citing platform" September 7, 2022 5.0 Pros EndNote enables researchers to organize PDF files of research articles they read and write manuscripts without any stress. Cons The software is quite expensive (although the quality is high). Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.