| Your wishes and needs | Zotero | EndNote |
|---|---|---|
| Do I have to pay? | Zotero is free and open source. UiO pays for extra storage space as long as you are affiliated with UiO. | EndNote is subscriptions based. UiO or HSØ pays the license as long as you are affiliated with UiO or HSØ. |
| I work at Oslo University Hospital (OUS). | Zotero cannot be used on OUS computers but on private computers. | EndNote can be used on OUS computers and private computers. |
| I need to use a specific style (e.g. APA, Vancouver, Chicago). | Zotero has many styles. | EndNote also has many styles. |
| I want to customize the reference styles. | Changing a style in Zotero is for more experienced users. | EndNote is the best fit. |
| I need to synchronize between different devices that I work on. | Zotero is the best fit. | EndNote can also synchronize, but it is cumbersome. Mistakes can happen if you are inexperienced. |
| I'm going to remove duplicates from a large amount of references (1000+). | Zotero lacks some functionality. | EndNote is the best fit. |
| I will collaborate with others. | Zotero is the best fit. | It is possible in EndNote too, but not as user-friendly. |
| Which writing programs can I use? | Zotero can be used with Microsoft Word, Libre Office and Google Docs. | EndNote can be used with Microsoft Word, Libre Office and Google Docs. |
| Can I use the tool with Markdown or LaTex? | Zotero can be used to create BibTeX files for Markdown and LaTeX. | EndNote can be used to create BibTeX files for Markdown and LaTeX. |
If you still haven't decided, you can read more here: Comparison of reference management software (Wikipedia.org).