Paperpile alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Paperpile: no free plan after the 30-day trial, and requires a Google account to sign in. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Paperpile, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zotero currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Paperpile alternative for most people
ZoteroFree and open source, also with a Google Docs plugin, and a full offline desktop app.
Best Paperpile alternative for a free option
Mendeley Reference ManagerFree library with 2 GB of storage and desktop apps, for those who don't want a subscription.
Best Paperpile alternative for Mac
ZoteroFree and open source, also with a Google Docs plugin, and a full offline desktop app.
Best Paperpile alternative for Windows
ZoteroFree and open source, also with a Google Docs plugin, and a full offline desktop app.
Best Paperpile alternative for Linux
ZoteroFree and open source, also with a Google Docs plugin, and a full offline desktop app.
Best Paperpile alternative for iPhone and Android
ZoteroFree and open source, also with a Google Docs plugin, and a full offline desktop app.
Best Paperpile alternative for working in the browser
ZoteroFree and open source, also with a Google Docs plugin, and a full offline desktop app.
Paperpile alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Paperpile?
Zotero ranks first right now. Free and open source, also with a Google Docs plugin, and a full offline desktop app.
Is there a free alternative to Paperpile?
Yes. Zotero (open source) and Mendeley Reference Manager (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Paperpile?
None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which Paperpile alternatives work on Linux?
Zotero and Mendeley Reference Manager run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Paperpile?
The complaints we hear most: no free plan after the 30-day trial; requires a Google account to sign in; no full offline desktop app like Zotero or EndNote.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Paperpile, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.