Description
CiteReal is a comprehensive citation verification tool designed to ensure the authenticity of academic references. Users can paste a list of references or upload documents in PDF or Word format, and CiteReal will automatically extract and verify each citation against databases such as Crossref, OpenAlex, PubMed, and arXiv. This process helps identify fictitious, mismatched, or retracted papers, allowing researchers to cite only genuine sources.
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The tool supports various citation formats, including APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago, Harvard, and IEEE, making it versatile for different academic requirements. Users can export verified citations in their preferred format, ensuring consistency and accuracy in their work.
CiteReal offers a freemium pricing model, with free daily verifications and additional features available through subscription plans. The Basic plan provides 800 credits per month, suitable for verifying around 80 references, while the Professional and Advanced plans offer more credits and features for extensive academic work.
The platform ensures user privacy by not saving or using uploaded texts for model training. It supports multiple payment methods, including credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Link, with Alipay integration underway. Users can purchase credit packages or opt for monthly or annual subscriptions, which renew automatically unless canceled.
CiteReal is ideal for researchers, students, and academics who need to verify the authenticity of their references quickly and efficiently. By cross-referencing over 250 million academic records and 60,000 retraction notices, it provides a reliable solution for maintaining the integrity of academic work.
- CategoryAcademic Writing & Citations
- Pricing ModelFreemium
- DeploymentCloud
- PlatformsWeb
CiteReal's Core Features
Citation verification against multiple databases
Identification of fictitious and retracted papers
Support for APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE formats
Automatic extraction from PDF and Word documents
Freemium pricing model with subscription plans
Privacy-focused with no text saving for training
Multiple payment methods supported
Cross-referencing over 250 million academic records
How to use CiteReal?
Paste references or upload document
Verify citations against databases
Identify and correct mismatched entries
Export verified citations in preferred format
CiteReal's Use Cases
- Academic Research
- Student Assignments
- Journal Submissions
- Literature Reviews
- Grant Proposals






