Free EasyBib alternative
Long-standing citation generator owned by Chegg — free for basic MLA, ad-supported, paid for APA/Chicago/grammar.
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EasyBib
Verified 2026-06-01
EasyBib gives away MLA but locks APA and Chicago behind a Plus subscription, and the free experience is ad-dense. UtilityApps Citation Generator covers MLA, APA, Chicago, and Harvard for free with a cleaner UI.
| Feature | Citation Generator | EasyBib |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free, no signup | Free MLA + ads; Plus ~$9.95/mo for APA/Chicago |
| Signup required | Never required | Required for advanced styles |
| Where processing happens | Inside your browser — file never uploaded | Citations generated server-side |
| Free-tier limits | No daily limit | Only MLA free; APA, Chicago, grammar are Plus-only |
| Watermarks | Never | No watermarks |
| Mobile-friendly | Yes — responsive | Yes — responsive web |
EasyBib facts verified on 2026-06-01 from www.easybib.com. Their pricing or limits may have changed since — check their site for the latest.
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Generate APA 7, MLA 9, and Chicago citations for websites, books, and journal articles. Live preview, copy per style.
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