What is Mendeley?

Mendeley is a comprehensive reference manager and academic social network that helps researchers collect, organize, annotate, and cite scholarly literature. Users can import PDFs from their computer or online databases, and Mendeley automatically extracts citation metadata to create a searchable personal library. It features powerful PDF annotation tools, generates citations and bibliographies in thousands of styles within Microsoft Word and LibreOffice, and offers a social platform to discover research and connect with peers.

Who it's for:

Mendeley is essential for academics, researchers, students, and librarians at all levels who need to manage large collections of research papers, write papers and theses, and collaborate on systematic reviews or other scholarly projects.

Our verdict:

Mendeley's powerful combination of reference management, PDF handling, and social discovery, offered in a free tier, makes it an indispensable and highly recommended tool for anyone engaged in academic research and writing.