CitePlex vs EasyBib
A free, ad-free EasyBib alternative with 11 styles and no paywall on basic citations.
EasyBib is one of the oldest citation tools, now owned by Chegg. Its free tier is largely limited to MLA, with APA and other styles gated behind a paid plan, and the experience is heavy with ads. CitePlex generates citations in all 11 styles for free, with no ads and no account required.
Why choose CitePlex over EasyBib
- All 11 styles free — EasyBib gates APA and most styles behind a paid plan
- Zero ads vs EasyBib's ad-heavy interface
- Bluebook legal citations EasyBib doesn't offer
- No forced account to start citing
| Feature | CitePlex | EasyBib |
|---|---|---|
| Ads | No ads, ever | Ad-supported interface |
| Free styles | All 11 styles free | MLA free; APA & others paid |
| Bluebook (legal) | Bluebook 22nd ed. (cases, statutes) | Not supported |
| Account required | No sign-up to generate | Pushed to sign up |
| AI writing tools | AI essay tools (thesis, outline, paraphrase, summarize) | Via Chegg subscription |
| Export | Word, BibTeX & RIS (Pro) | Word (paid) |
| Price | Pro $9.99/mo (or $6.58/mo annual) | ~$9.95/mo for full styles |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of 2026. Features and pricing for EasyBib may change — check their site for the latest.
When EasyBib might be the better fit
EasyBib's browser extension and long history mean some students already have workflows built around it, and its grammar/plagiarism add-ons are bundled with a Chegg subscription.
Frequently asked questions
Is CitePlex a free EasyBib alternative?
Yes. CitePlex lets you generate and copy citations in all 11 styles for free, with no ads and no account. EasyBib's free tier is largely limited to MLA, with APA and other styles behind a paid plan.
Does CitePlex support APA for free?
Yes — APA 7th edition is free on CitePlex, along with MLA, Chicago, Turabian, Bluebook, Harvard, AMA, IEEE, ACS, CSE, and ASA.
Can I cite legal cases like on EasyBib?
CitePlex supports Bluebook 22nd edition for cases, statutes, and law-review sources — something EasyBib does not offer.
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